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).
HOW EXCELLENT IS YOUR NAME
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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(oh lord)
Our God...
(Our God)
how excellent is your name he knows thy end...
how excellent is your name.
when I consider the hevens
the work of your fingers
what is a man that you are mind full of him
How excellent is your name
Oh lord
(Oh lord)
Our God
Our God
How excellent is your name(how excellent is your name)
he knows thy end...(he knows thy end)x4
The lyrics of Benjamin Dube's song "How Excellent Is Your Name" is a testimony to the greatness and supremacy of God. The song begins by addressing God as "Lord" and "Our God," acknowledging His sovereignty and authority over all. The phrase "how excellent is your name" is repeated multiple times throughout the song as a declaration of praise and adoration to God. The lyrics go on to describe God's creative works, namely the heavens, the moon, and the stars, which are the amazing works of His fingers. The song points out the insignificance of man in comparison to God's greatness and magnificence, questioning why God should even be mindful of such a small and insignificant creature.
The lyrics of "How Excellent is Your Name" is a beautiful description of God's majesty and glory, showing how powerful and mighty He is. The song acknowledges God's sovereignty over all creation and praises Him for His mercy and love towards humanity. The repeated use of the phrase "how excellent is your name" emphasizes the importance of ascribing worth and admiration to God, acknowledging Him as the only one deserving of all our worship and adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
oh Lord...
Expressing reverence and devotion to the Supreme Being
(oh lord)
Repeating the expression of reverence and devotion to the Supreme Being
Our God...
Acknowledging the presence of the Almighty Creator in our lives
(Our God)
Repeating the acknowledgement of the presence of the Almighty Creator in our lives
how excellent is your name he knows thy end...
Reflecting on the greatness of God's name and His knowledge of our ultimate fate
how excellent is your name.
Reiterating the reflection on the greatness of God's name
when I consider the hevens
Contemplating the vastness and beauty of the sky
the work of your fingers
Acknowledging that all creation is the product of the Divine Creator's hand
the moon and the stars you ever did.
Reflecting on the majesty of the moon and stars which were created by God
what is a man that you are mind full of him
Expressing awe and wonder at the fact that God considers humans and pays attention to them
Oh lord
Addressing the Supreme Being with reverence and devotion
(Oh lord)
Repeating the address to the Supreme Being with reverence and devotion
Our God
Acknowledging the presence of the Almighty Creator in our lives
Our God
Repeating the acknowledgement of the presence of the Almighty Creator in our lives
How excellent is your name(how excellent is your name)
Reiterating the reflection on the greatness of God's name
he knows thy end...
Reflecting on the greatness of God's knowledge and wisdom concerning our ultimate fate
(he knows thy end...)
Repeating the reflection on the greatness of God's knowledge and wisdom concerning our ultimate fate
Contributed by Gianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucky Joe
am blessed by this song and i need the part sung in south africa
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"What is a man that you're mindful of him,how excellent is your name" 🥺😪♥️
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When music has a true element of worship 😢🙇🏽♂️.
Timeless, I hope I am not alone here in 2021 🔥
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Amen
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Amen
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Amen 🙏
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New decade(2020) and still here
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His name is still His Excellency❤️❤️❤️❤️
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You just have to come back.