Praise
Richard Smallwood Lyrics


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Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from You
Your peace, You give me in time of the storm
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)

You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)




Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)

Overall Meaning

In Richard Smallwood's song, "Total Praise," the lyrics describe the singer's unwavering faith and trust in God. The opening line, "Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills," is a reference to Psalm 121 in the Bible, which states, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help." The singer is expressing his belief that his help comes from God and that he looks towards Him for guidance and support.


The song continues to describe how God gives the singer peace in times of trouble, showing that God is the source of the singer's strength and the strength of his life. The repetition of the phrase, "You are the source of my strength, you are the strength of my life," reinforces the idea that God is the foundation and support of the singer's existence. The lyrics conclude with the proclamation that the singer lifts his hands in "total praise" to God, emphasizing his devotion and gratitude towards Him.


Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and faith in God's power to provide strength and peace in difficult times. It reminds the listener of the importance of trusting in God and giving Him praise and worship.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
I will look up to the mountains in faith, knowing that my help comes from You.


Knowing my help is coming from You
I am confident that You will come to my rescue.


Your peace, You give me in time of the storm
Even in the midst of troubled times, You give me a sense of calm and peacefulness.


You are the source of my strength
You are the foundation of my inner strength and power.


You are the strength of my life
You are the key to my physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.


I lift my hands in total praise to you
I am raising both of my hands as an act of adoration and thanksgiving for what You have done in my life.


Amen, Amen (Amen)
Let it be so, let it be so, let it be so.


Amen, Amen (Amen)
Let it be so, let it be so, let it be so.


Amen, Amen (Amen)
Let it be so, let it be so, let it be so.


Amen, Amen (Amen)
Let it be so, let it be so, let it be so.


You are the source of my strength
You are the foundation of my inner strength and power.


You are the strength of my life
You are the key to my physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.


I lift my hands in total praise to you
I am raising both of my hands as an act of adoration and thanksgiving for what You have done in my life.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Richard Lee Smallwood

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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."



All comments from YouTube:

@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!!!!

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@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

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