Thirteen years later, he cut a deal with Harmony Records in New York USA under Epic RecordLabel and recorded his first live album – “I Feel Like Going On” which sold over platinum in RSA only. His music ministry has briskly grown internationally,in USA, Sweden, Netherlands, Paris, Australia, Japan, and has an office in Londan – UK.
Reverend Benjamin Dube was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 23 1962, the last of five siblings. His parents, educators and evangelist Benjamin Snr and Grace (Singer) Dube in Assemblies of God Church (Back to God Crusade) under the late Bishop Nicholas Bhengu.
Reverend Benjamin Dube is the founder and CEO of High Praise Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg: a non-profit organization that addresses the spiritual needs of men, women and children. High Praise Centre inaugurated in 1994 is a family affair of over a 2000 membership.
With his musical background,he has sixteen albums to his name, eight which are still on the market and the latest still to be released on March 07 this year. I feel like going on- album sold Platinum (Harmony records/Spirit Music), Praise Explosion 2002 – Album sold Gold (Spirit Music/Dube Connection), For every mountain…Thank you – album sold Platinum (Spirit Music/Dube Connection), High Praise explosion “Oh Bless Our God” -album sold Gold (Sony/Dube Connection).
At the 2009 Crown Gospel Music Awards Reverend Benjamin was awarded the Best Male Artist and received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Thrice he was nominated as a Finalist in the MTN-SAMA awards (2004/6) under the Best Contemporary Gospel category and received an award for Best Praise and Worship Album in 2007 and also received a Crown Gospel Music award for Best Praise and Worship Artist 2008. One gospel honoured him with two awards, Gospel Legend Award and the Best Contemporary Artist.
In addition to his music ministry, Reverend Benjamin Dube is a sought after itinerary speaker. He spoke in former president Nelson Mandela’s “Freedom of the City” award presentation,sharing podiums on both Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki’s presidential inaugurations. He is a well travelled preacher, and has shared podiums with Bishop TD Jakes, Bishop John Francis, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Kirk Franklin, Andrae Crouch, Israel Houghton and many other renowned speakers and musicians. He is doing his Degree in Psychology with UNISA. As senior pastor of High Praise Centre, he speaks to more than 2000 people every Sunday, not counting the seven churches he associates with.
Reverend Dube is the owner of Dube Connection; a music label licensing to SonyBMG and Spirit Music. Through the label he employs his other aptitudes as songwriter,author, and producer/arranger, discovering and developing young talent. Thus far, the label has produced five albums, tow of which have sold Gold and the other two more than Platinum. He has developed business partnership with Sony, Spirit Music, Gallo, EMI, BMG, SAMRO, SARRAL, and RISA
He founded Artist Hope Arise (AHA) in 2009 and also co-founded God’s worshipers Convocation (GWC) in the same year. The first convocation was in September 2009 and is available on DVD. Secular and gospel artists, and celebrities have frequently asked Rev. Benjamin Dube for counselling and his wisdom. He has preached in many of the musicians’ memorial services.
Reverend Benjamin Dube has been a guest of several national television and radio programmes, and has made news in every newspaper and magazine in South Africa. In December 2004, Sunday Sun-Newspaper named him the most influential celebrity of the month with integrity.
Reverend Benjamin with his wife Thabile and four sons live in the south of Johannesburg, RSA. He is one of the richest Gospel artists in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $110 Million (as of 2013).
Bless the Lord
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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bless the Lord oh my soul
and all that is within me bless His holy name
I will (lead)
(All) Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me bless His Holy name
He has done great things
He has done great things
He has done great things bless His holy name
The song "Bless The Lord" by Benjamin Dube is a beautiful expression of gratitude towards God. The opening lines, "Bless the Lord oh my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name" are a call to ourselves and all those around us to bless God, that is, to praise Him and thank Him for all the good He has done in our lives. It's not just a flippant expression, but a deep calling to recognize all that God has done for us and allow His goodness to be reflected through us.
The repetition of the phrase "He has done great things, bless His holy name" is a testament to the many blessings God has poured out on us. It's a reminder to look back on all the ways God has provided, protected, and guided us. The song calls us to not just remember the past, but to also recognize the present and future blessings that are in store for us. It is a message of hope, trust and a true dispositions of faithfulness to God and thankfulness to the Lord Almighty.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of gratitude and recognition towards God for all that He has done and continues to do for us. It's a call to bless God with all that we are and to trust Him in all of our circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless the Lord oh my soul
My innermost being, praise God
bless the Lord oh my soul
My innermost being, praise God
and all that is within me bless His holy name
Praise God with everything in me
I will (lead)
I will be a leader in praising the Lord
(All) Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me bless His Holy name
Let all of us praise God with everything we have
He has done great things
God has done mighty deeds
He has done great things
God has done mighty deeds
He has done great things bless His holy name
Praise God for the great things He has done
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tandinngcobo1494
In 2025 who are we listening this song with?Relevancy😇😭🙏🏼He deserves all the praise
@zamamlisa1571
I just listened to it
@martinsimpanzye2220
Here were❤
@ninaborlabie6728
Listening and singing repeated over an hour
@RuthkaBoaz
Just read Psalm 66 then I thought of this song 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@mrg5689
Amen🙏🏽❤
@Nellia-2014
My daughter was on oxgen in the hospital for 3 months,we got out of the hospital 2 weeks ago,Heavenly father i thank you for healing my daughter,the glory is yours Lord,we love and appreciate you
@botsanangsamuelmasote7483
Glory to Jesus 😭😭🙌🏾🙇🏾♂️❤. He is God!! He is life all by Himself😄🙌🏾🙏🏾... more grace to your daughter.
@Nellia-2014
@@botsanangsamuelmasote7483 Amen
@Kamohelomokhati130
We give glory for the healing power. May your daughter be completely healed in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ