World-class composer, pianist and arranger, Richard Smallwood has clearly and solidly changed the face of Gospel music. He can impeccably blend classical movements with Traditional Gospel, and arrive at a mix that is invariably Smallwood's alone. A diverse and innovative artist, Richard Smallwood has achieved many honors; Dove Awards, Stellar Awards and a Grammy also attest to his talents.
Anthem of Praise )
Richard Smallwood Lyrics
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Praise Him with the timbrel and dance
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet
Praise Him witht he psaltery and harp
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord
(Tenors & Altos)
Praise Him with timbrel and dance
Oh praise Him with string instruments
(Tenors)
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord
(All)
Oh magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord, Oh magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord
Let us exalt His name together
(Tenors)
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet
Praise Him with the psaltery and harp
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord
(Altos & Sopranos) / (Tenors)
Praise Him / Praise Him with the timbrel and dance
Praise Him / Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet
Oh Praise Him / Praise Him witht he psaltery and harp
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord
(All)
Oh magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord, Oh magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord
Let us exalt His name together
(Tenors)
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
(Tenors & Altos)
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
(All in counterpoint)
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
(Rounds)
Oh, Oh, Oh Praise Him
Sopranos
Praise His Name
Lift Him up
Lift Him up
Lift Him up
Lift Him up
(Sopranos)
Higher and Higher
(Tenors)
Let everything that hath breath praise Him
(Tenors & Altos)
Let everything that hath breath praise Him
(Tenors & Altos & Sopranos)
Let everything that hath breath praise Him
(All)
Let everything that hath breath praise The Lord!
The lyrics to Richard Smallwood's song "Anthem of Praise" call on everyone to praise the Lord with various instruments and through dance. The first verse sung by the tenors calls on praise through the timbrel, trumpet, psaltery, and harp. The second verse sung by the tenors and altos repeats this and adds high sounding cymbals and string instruments. The song then brings everyone together to magnify the Lord and exalt His name in unison, followed by the call for everyone to be joyful and clap their hands, lift Him up higher and higher, and ultimately end with the declaration that everything that has breath should praise the Lord.
The lyrics are straightforward in their message, calling on everyone to praise the Lord through music and dance, no matter what instrument or voice they have. It is a celebratory song that aims to bring people together and exalt God's name. The use of multiple voices, rounds, and counterpoints adds to the overall uplifting and joyous tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance
Show your love and admiration to God with the joyful sounds of drums and movement
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet
Express your devotion to God with the triumphant sounds of brass instruments
Praise Him with the psaltery and harp
Demonstrate your adoration to God with the gentle and soothing tones of stringed instruments
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord
All living beings are called upon to honor and worship God with gratefulness and awe
Magnify the Lord, Oh magnify the Lord with me
Together let us raise the greatness and majesty of God to the highest point
Let us exalt His name together
Let us lift up the name of God as one united congregation with praise and thanksgiving
Oh be joyful all ye people and clap your hands
Rejoice in the goodness of God and express it with rhythmic applause
Oh, Oh, Oh Praise Him
Continuously exalt and glorify the name of God
Praise His Name
Acknowledge and celebrate the honor and power of God's name
Lift Him up
Elevate and glorify God's presence and authority
Higher and Higher
Express the growing depth and intensity of your worship for God
Let everything that hath breath praise Him
Every living creature is called upon to express their gratitude and worship for God
Let everything that hath breath praise The Lord!
Every living being is summoned to recognize and celebrate God's might and glory
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: RICHARD LEE SMALLWOOD
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@alexwhite2330
@@chelseamcnorton4071
After 7 months of no answer, you may have already figured out what she said, but if not...
The first time she said:
"O magnify the Lord with me
Let us exalt His name together
He is worthy of all glory
I will bless Him all of the time."
The second time she recited a hymn:
"I came to Jesus just as I was
Weary, worn and sad
But I found in Him a resting place
And Jesus has made me glad"
Then she went into:
"I will bless Him
I will extol Him
I've got to honor Him
I've got to adore Him
I've got to worship
'Cause He is good
He is good, etc."
@indiawhite123
This song was the song I praised God to when I was homeless. Now as Dr. White, I still praise God to This! Glory! Acts 2:38
@blessydgazadiva5121
What A Blessing! Only the I AM THAT I AM
@justanotherabc8888
Amen. So happy for your testimony. May God continue to bless you Dr. White 🙏🏾
@indiawhite123
@@justanotherabc8888 thank you Sis!😁🥰
@indiawhite123
@@blessydgazadiva5121 Amen!
@Me-vm7br
What a testimony 🙌 AMENN!!!!
@MargaretFlack
I don't think people realize how powerful this song is
@naturallyshiningthru2u156
We really don’t!!!
@naturallyshiningthru2u156
God has been showing me that today, that this song is powerful because it’s been on constant repeat. God is about to show me a mighty work with this praise!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
@benitaesq_
This song is powerful because they are literally singing Biblical scriptures- Psalms