Lamar was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, w… Read Full Bio ↴Lamar Campbell
Lamar was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was active in the church and musically gifted from an early age. Playing piano in his home church from the age of eight, he became the music director of a church when he was only age fifteen.
Though he was steeped in both gospel and secular music in his youth, it was in gospel that he found his greatest love and passion. He has spent the better part of the last two decades as the music minister of several Indianapolis churches, including Light of the World Christian Church. Lamar is currently serving as a Choral Director and Praise and Worship leader at Windsor Village United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas.
After graduating from high school, Lamar pursued studies in several different areas in search of a vocation, including mechanical drafting, computer technology, and accounting before feeling a call to music ministry as his God-appointed career. He studied music at the Jordan Music College at Butler University in Indianapolis before founding his first group in the late ‘80s, known then simply as Lamar Campbell & Praise. That ensemble released a major-label album two years later that performed moderately well nationally, yielding a major hit titled, “This Debt of Love I Owe,”and made the act a significant name in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.
Lamar, however, chose to disband that group after three years in 1992, when he felt attention had shifted toward himself and Praise as ‘personalities,’ and too far away from God and ministry-centered focus, leading Lamar to form Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise in 1995.
Years later, as he continues to strive for an even greater degree of excellence, Lamar admits that From the Heart occupies a special and sacred place in his heart.
“Everything seems to have come together in such a perfect way on this album,” Lamar concludes. “Awards, hit records, and accolades are all great, but you can’t let them become the defining elements of your ministry. I can really say that for the first time in my life, I truly believe that God is going to do what He says He’s going to do with this offering, without me looking over His shoulder. And that’s a wonderful place to be.”
Discography
From the Heart: Alliant Music Group (2005)
Ready: Tyscot (1995)
Spirit of Praise: EMI Gospel (1998)
I Need Your Spirit: EMI Gospel (1999)
When I Think About You: EMI Gospel (2000)
The Praise Collection: EMI Gospel (2002)
Confessions of a Worshipper EMI Gospel (2003)
Bless Your Name
Lamar Campbell Lyrics
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With my heart I want to thank You
With my soul I want bless Your Holy name
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion
Slow to anger and great in mercy
I will extol You my God and I will bless Your name forever
Your name forever and ever
Forever and ever I will praise You
Bless Your name Jesus
Exalt Your name Jesus
My soul wants to bless Your Holy name
My soul wants to give you all the praise
In Lamar Campbell's song, Bless Your Name, the singer expresses his desire to worship God with all his being - with his hands, heart and soul. He acknowledges the greatness of the Lord, who is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The singer further declares his intention to exalt and bless the name of God forever, in the everyday moments of life.
The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of recognizing and praising God's greatness. The repeated refrain of "Bless Your name Jesus, Exalt Your name Jesus, My soul wants to bless Your Holy name" emphasizes the deep desire of the singer to honor God in every way possible. The lyrics are a call to worshippers everywhere to give their all in praising and blessing the name of the Lord.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of worship and praise. The lyrics remind us of the greatness of God and the importance of recognizing and lifting up His name in all aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
With my hands I want to lift You
I want to physically raise my hands in honor and worship to You
With my heart I want to thank You
I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to You from the depths of my heart
With my soul I want bless Your Holy name
I desire to honor and exalt Your name with all that I am, from the core of my being
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion
God is kind and compassionate towards His people, always ready to show mercy
Slow to anger and great in mercy
God is patient and forgiving, even when we fall short and make mistakes
I will extol You my God and I will bless Your name forever
I will lift You up and speak praises of Your name continually, for eternity
Everyday I will bless You and I will praise
I will give You thanks and honor every day, and I will sing Your praises
Your name forever and ever
Your name will be praised and exalted for all time, without end
Forever and ever I will praise You
I will continue to give You honor and glory forever, throughout all eternity
Bless Your name Jesus
I ask for Your blessing and I exalt Your name, Jesus
Exalt Your name Jesus
I lift up Your name and honor You, Jesus
My soul wants to bless Your Holy name
From the depths of my being, I desire to exalt and honor Your sacred name
My soul wants to give you all the praise
My entire being desires to express my admiration and gratitude to You
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.