During the next two decades Carman changed the face of Christian music and evolved contemporary evangelism into what it is today. Carman established "Carman World Outreach," a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by first naming him "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1990. He has received numerous gold and platinum albums and videos. Even with all this success, the heartbeat of this Champion for Christ continues to beat strong for the souls of people who need Jesus. As an outflow of this passion, Carman had more than 50,000 people attend his "Music for Peace" crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. These numbers topped the charts as his largest concert crusade ever, until more than 70,000 people packed the legendary Texas Stadium, making it the largest Christian concert in history.
For over 26 years, Carman has entertained, encouraged and preached the Gospel to millions-crossing denominational, cultural and ethnic lines. During this time, he has never compromised the call to take the Gospel to every person.
Carman died on February 16, 2021 (28 days after his 65th birthday) in a Las Vegas hospital, after a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. He was survived by his ex-wife, five stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.
7 Ways 2 Praise
Carman Lyrics
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That we were taught that we could praise the Lord in seven ways
Seven great expressions, seven different flows
Seven ways to worship God and this is how it goes
Number one is towdah (towdah), it's the sacrifice
Praising God in spite the fact that your world is in a vice
It's praise that pushes through the wall of all adversity
Somebody say mind (mind)
Praise the Lord (e)
Say body (body)
Praise the Lord (e)
Say body (body)
Praise the Lord (e)
Spirit (spirit)
Praise the Lord (e)
Number two's yadah (yadah), that means to lift your hands (lift your hands)
In response to what the Lord has done through the land
An outward sign of what's inside for all the world to see
A demonstration of our love so come praise the Lord with me
Can you wave one hand and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Can you wave both hands and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Now can you clap those hands and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Number three is barouch (barouch), that simply means to bow
In the awesome presence of the Lord and all His power
To just be overwhelmed 'cause you hardly can believe
That you've been given favor by His Holy Majesty
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
This fourth one is shabach (shabach), it is what we call the shout
It's praise that's given way before the answer comes about
A public testimony that drowns out all the noise
Of whiners and complainers as the saints all lift their voice
If you believe that God's alive today, shout yeah (yeah)
If you believe that He's worthy of our praise, shout yeah (yeah)
If you believe the answer's on the way, shout yeah (yeah)
Number five is zamar (zamar), this one you'll like fore sure
It's playing any instrument that glorifies the Lord
Instruments that blast, instruments that strum
Instruments that keep the beat, so I'll praise Him on my drum
Six we call halell (halell), that means to rave and boast
And praise the Lord in such a way that gets you on your toes
(Wait a minute, wait a minute) What (Hey now, what did you say)
It's beyond just clappin' hands
But best of all, this is the one that makes you want to dance
Finally tehillah (tehillah), seven is the best
It's the one that is the combination of the rest
It's singing and it's shouting, it's dancing and it's more
It's wild, it's fun so everyone rejoice before the Lord
Praise the Lord (e)
Praise the Lord (e)
Praise the Lord (e)
Seven ways we can say
Everyone praise the Lord
Carman's song "7 Ways 2 Praise" is a gospel song that teaches about the seven different ways to worship and praise God according to Hebrew language and the Bible. The song's structure is such that it lists the seven different ways and goes on to explain each of them, pointing out their importance and how they can be used to worship the Lord in different situations.
The first way, towdah, is explained to be a sacrifice of praise that you give to God even when everything around you seems to be in chaos. It's a way to worship God in the face of adversity and offer him an offering that will flow up to heaven. The second way, yadah, involves lifting your hands in praise of the Lord as a sign of your appreciation for all He has done in your life.
The third way is barouch, which involves bowing in the presence of the Lord and recognizing his majesty and power. The fourth, shabach, is the shout of praise that comes even before you see the answer to your prayers. The fifth way, zamar, involves playing any instrument that glorifies the Lord, including drums and other musical instruments.
The sixth way to praise God, hallel, is about raving and boasting about the Lord, praising Him in such a way that you would want to get on your toes and dance. The final and seventh way is tehillah, which is the combination of all six other ways. It is about singing, shouting, dancing and rejoicing before the Lord in a wild and fun way.
Overall, this song is about the importance of praising God in many different ways, not just one. It highlights the diversity of worship styles and how there isn't a right or wrong way to express your appreciation for all He has done.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back in the Bible, the Hebrew language says
According to Hebrew scripture, there are seven ways to praise God
That we were taught that we could praise the Lord in seven ways
We were instructed that there are seven methods for worshipping God
Seven great expressions, seven different flows
There are seven different styles of praising God that are all powerful and valuable
Seven ways to worship God and this is how it goes
These seven methods of praising God are what follows
Number one is towdah (towdah), it's the sacrifice
The first way to praise God is to make a sacrifice of praise, even during tough times
Praising God in spite the fact that your world is in a vice
Giving thanks to God even in times of hardship
It's praise that pushes through the wall of all adversity
This kind of praise is powerful enough to break through challenges and difficulties
An offering that flows to heaven in our time of need
This sacrifice of praise rises up to God as a gift from us, especially when we need Him most
Somebody say mind (mind)
Let us focus our thoughts and intentions
Praise the Lord (e)
We will praise the Lord
Say body (body)
Let us involve our physical being
Spirit (spirit)
Let us also engage our spirit in worship
Number two's yadah (yadah), that means to lift your hands (lift your hands)
The next method of praise is to lift our hands as a sign of recognition and gratitude for what God has done
In response to what the Lord has done through the land
We lift our hands to acknowledge what God has accomplished in our lives and in the world
An outward sign of what's inside for all the world to see
This physical expression of praise reflects what is in our hearts and is visible to others
A demonstration of our love so come praise the Lord with me
Let us demonstrate our love for God and invite others to join in praise
Can you wave one hand and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Let us now practice lifting our hands in praise
Can you wave both hands and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
We can increase our expression of praise by lifting both hands
Now can you clap those hands and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
We can also praise God by clapping our hands in rhythm and joy
Number three is barouch (barouch), that simply means to bow
The third expression of praise is to bow in reverence and humility before God
In the awesome presence of the Lord and all His power
We bow before God because of His greatness and power
To just be overwhelmed 'cause you hardly can believe
This act of worship can be overwhelming because of our awe for God and His blessings
That you've been given favor by His Holy Majesty
Through this act of worship, we acknowledge that we have received God's favor and grace
This fourth one is shabach (shabach), it is what we call the shout
The fourth method of praise is shouting out in worship, also known as shabach
It's praise that's given way before the answer comes about
This is proactive praise that is given with faith that God will act on our behalf
A public testimony that drowns out all the noise
This type of praise is a testimony to others and glorifies God while silencing negativity and distractions
Of whiners and complainers as the saints all lift their voice
When we shout out in worship, our negative thoughts and complaints are silenced as we lift our voices in praise with fellow believers
If you believe that God's alive today, shout yeah (yeah)
Let us join in shouts of praise if we believe that God is alive and active in our lives
If you believe that He's worthy of our praise, shout yeah (yeah)
We should praise God because He deserves our worship
If you believe the answer's on the way, shout yeah (yeah)
With faith that God will answer our prayers and provide for our needs, let us shout in praise
Number five is zamar (zamar), this one you'll like fore sure
The fifth expression of praise, zamar, involves playing instruments to glorify God
It's playing any instrument that glorifies the Lord
We can praise God by playing any type of instrument that honors Him
Instruments that blast, instruments that strum
All kinds of instruments can be played to worship God
Instruments that keep the beat, so I'll praise Him on my drum
Even percussion instruments can be used to praise God and keep the rhythm of worship
Six we call halell (halell), that means to rave and boast
The sixth expression of praise, halell, involves passionate boasting and raving in worship
And praise the Lord in such a way that gets you on your toes
This kind of worship is intense and causes us to feel moved and energized
(Wait a minute, wait a minute) What (Hey now, what did you say)
This line is part of the playful tone of the song and is not significant in terms of meaning
It's beyond just clappin' hands
Halell is not just a simple act of praise, but something that goes beyond clapping hands
But best of all, this is the one that makes you want to dance
This expression of praise is joyful and can even inspire dancing in worship
Finally tehillah (tehillah), seven is the best
Tehillah, the seventh method of praise, is said to be the most powerful and all-encompassing
It's the one that is the combination of the rest
This act of worship includes elements of the other six expressions of praise
It's singing and it's shouting, it's dancing and it's more
This method of praise combines a variety of expressions, but goes even further
It's wild, it's fun so everyone rejoice before the Lord
Tehillah involves unrestrained and enthusiastic worship that brings joy to all who participate
Seven ways we can say
These seven methods of praise are all ways to express our worship of God
Everyone praise the Lord
Let us all come together to praise God in these seven ways
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EdOfTheNorth
Towdah - Grace - First of God's Sevenfold Spirit - First Church of Ephesus - Mercy to Forgive.
Yadah - TRUTH - Second of God's Sevenfold Spirit - Second Church of Smyrna - Acknowledgement of Father God's identity.
Barouch - The Fear of the LORD - Third of God's Sevenfold Spirit - Third Church of Pergamum - Obedience to the command of Jesus.
Shabach - Wisdom and Understanding - Fourth of God's Sevenfold Spirit - Fourth Church of Thyatira - Prophecy - The correct interpretation of the tongues of the prophets in Scripture.
Zamar - Judgment - Fifth of God's Sevenfold Spirit - Fifth Church of Sardis - Our growth reveals our maturity and thus the dedication of those who claim to know and teach.
Halal - Counsel and Power - Sixth of God's Sevenfold Spirit - Sixth Church of Philadelphia - It is no longer we who speak but the Spirit who has grown in us who now reveals.
Tehillah - Fire - Seventh of God's "HOLY" Sevenfold Spirit - Seventh Church of Laodicea - The fire of God is the TRUTH revealed and the people the wood this fire consumes.
Jesus is LORD - Father TRUTH manifest visibly in mortal flesh - the Christ full of and displaying perfect LOVE, come down to save all in whom His "HOLY" sevenfold Spirit dwells. Be HOLY as God is HOLY - Grow!
It is not all song and dance is it........but is surely the fruit God seeks from those who belong to Him. Now read the seven letters to the seven churches of Revelation and listen again to what C-Man is telling you and you may just realize that God is in fact a wise and shrewd God and a God to be feared, who gives of Himself only to those who really do love Him and search for Him.
Do you hear the seven thunders? Take shelter - a firestorm is coming to cleanse the Temple of God of every liar, deceiver and God wannabee. Man is NOT God but God can dwell in a man if a man submits to God as in a marriage, the wife submits to the husband....
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7 Ways 2 Praise by Carman (lyrics)
Way back in the Bible, the Hebrew language says
That we were taught that we could praise the Lord in seven ways
Seven great expressions, seven different flows
Seven ways to worship God and this is how it goes
Number one is towdah (towdah), it's the sacrifice
Praising God inspite the fact that your world is in a vice
It's praise that pushes through the wall of all adversity
An offering that flows to heaven in our time of need
Somebody say mind (mind)
Praise the Lord (e)
Say body (body)
Praise the Lord (e)
Say body (body)
Praise the Lord (e)
Spirit (spirit)
Praise the Lord (e)
Number two's yadah (yadah), that means to lift your hands (lift your hands)
In response to what the Lord has done through the land
An outward sign of what's inside for all the world to see
A demonstration of our love so come praise the Lord with me
Can you wave one hand and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Can you wave both hands and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Now can you clap those hands and say praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
Number three is barouch (barouch), that simply means to bow
In the awesome presence of the Lord and all His power
To just be overwhelmed 'cause you hardly can believe
That you've been given favor by His Holy Majesty
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
This fourth one is shabach (shabach), it is what we call the shout
It's praise that's given way before the answer comes about
A public testimony that drowns out all the noise
Of whiners and complainers as the saints all lift their voice
If you believe that God's alive today, shout yeah (yeah)
If you believe that He's worthy of our praise, shout yeah (yeah)
If you believe the answer's on the way, shout yeah (yeah)
Number five is zamar (zamar), this one you'll like fore sure
It's playing any instrument that glorifies the Lord
Instruments that blast, instruments that strum
Instruments that keep the beat, so I'll praise Him on my drum
Six we call halell (halell), that means to rave and boast
And praise the Lord in such a way that gets you on your toes
(Wait a minute, wait a minute) What (Hey now, what did you say)
It's beyond just clappin' hands
But best of all, this is the one that makes you wanna dance
Finally tehillah (tehillah), seven is the best
It's the one that is the combination of the rest
It's singing and it's shouting, it's dancing and it's more
It's wild, it's fun so everyone rejoice before the Lord
Praise the Lord (e)
Praise the Lord (e)
Praise the Lord (e)
Seven ways we can say
Everyone praise the Lord
Carlos Alberto Godino
(Translate to Spanish)
Towdah - Gracia - Primero del Espíritu Séptuplo de Dios - Primera Iglesia de Éfeso - Misericordia para perdonar.
Yadah - VERDAD - Segundo del Espíritu Séptuplo de Dios - Segunda Iglesia de Esmirna - Reconocimiento de la identidad de Dios Padre.
Barouch - El Temor del SEÑOR - Tercero del Espíritu Séptuplo de Dios - Tercera Iglesia de Pérgamo - Obediencia al mandato de Jesús.
Shabach - Sabiduría y Entendimiento - Cuarta del Espíritu Séptuple de Dios - Cuarta Iglesia de Tiatira - Profecía - La interpretación correcta de las lenguas de los profetas en las Escrituras.
Zamar - Juicio - Quinta del Espíritu Séptuple de Dios - Quinta Iglesia de Sardis - Nuestro crecimiento revela nuestra madurez y por lo tanto la dedicación de aquellos que pretenden saber y enseñar.
Halal - Consejo y Poder - Sexta del Espíritu Séptuple de Dios - Sexta Iglesia de Filadelfia - Ya no somos nosotros los que hablamos sino el Espíritu que ha crecido en nosotros quien ahora revela.
Tehillah - Fuego - Séptimo del "Santo" Espíritu Séptuple de Dios - Séptima Iglesia de Laodicea - El fuego de Dios es la VERDAD revelada y la gente la leña que este fuego consume.
Jesús es el SEÑOR - Padre VERDAD manifestado visiblemente en carne mortal - el Cristo lleno de AMOR perfecto y manifestandolo, descendió para salvar a todos en quienes mora Su "SANTO" Espíritu séptuple. Se SANTO como Dios es SANTO - ¡Crece!
No todo es canto y baile, ¿verdad?... pero es seguramente el fruto que Dios busca de aquellos que le pertenecen. Ahora lea las siete cartas a las siete iglesias de Apocalipsis y escuche de nuevo lo que CarMan le está diciendo y puede darse cuenta de que Dios es, de hecho, un Dios sabio y astuto y un Dios temible, que se da a sí mismo solo para aquellos que realmente lo aman y lo buscan.
¿Oyes los siete truenos? Refúgiese: una tormenta de fuego se acerca para limpiar el Templo de Dios de todos los mentirosos, engañadores y aspirantes a Dios. El hombre NO es Dios pero Dios puede morar en un hombre si el hombre se somete a Dios como en el matrimonio, la mujer se somete al marido....
I Love Jesus
I grew up listening to Carman! Christian music doesn’t get any better!
Sergey Yagozinsky
...except Petra, maybe)))
Jennifer Marcantel
I agree!! Carman is awesome!!
Dancer 4 Christ Only
SAME! ❤❤❤❤❤
Jennifer Marcantel
@Sergey Yagozinsky Petra is awesome too!! Y'all know we are showing our ages lol. Haven't heard Petra mentioned in a long time!
Joel
He needs puffier shoulder pads. Then it would be much better.
Haddasa
I love Carmen! I went to his concerts and met him at the airport returning from Israel while I was on my way to Israel. He was very approachable and kind. He will be deeply missed. I know he has jewels on his crown in heaven, he has touched many lives!
Martha Martinez
It’s my most favorite song plus I learned that there are 7 ways to prairie the Lord. Now he can do it in person. He will be missed.
Pearl Walters
Who else is here because of Carman’s passing? May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for revolutionizing 80s and 90s gospel music!!
Joe Smith
When I need my batteries charged I turn on his music!!