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.
Psalm 8
Richard Smallwood Lyrics
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O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
Name... in all the earth
Who has set thy glory above the heaven?
The moon and the stars, Thou hast ordained.
And the son of man that Thou visit est him?
For Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels...
And has crowned him with glory and honor.
We glorify Your name. We magnify Your name forever and ever.
Oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord...
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
Name... how excellent is Thy name.
The lyrics to Richard Smallwood's Psalm 8 speak to the majesty and greatness of God's name as well as the wonder and humility that comes from considering our place in the world. The repetition of the opening line "O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name" emphasizes not only the purity and holiness of God but also our desire to express our admiration and love for Him. The subsequent verses build upon this idea by describing the beauty and order of the heavens and the earth, and how we as human beings are able to appreciate and marvel at its splendor because of God's grace.
The final lines of the song express a sense of worship and reverence for God that transcends time and space. The repetition of the phrase "we glorify Your name, we magnify Your name forever and ever" serves to emphasize the eternal nature of our love and devotion to God. The lyric "oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord" further emphasizes our reverence for God, who is above all else and infinitely worthy of our praise and admiration.
Line by Line Meaning
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, Your name is truly excellent and worthy of praise.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, Your name is truly excellent and worthy of praise.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, Your name is truly excellent and worthy of praise.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
Name... in all the earth
O Lord, Your name is excellent and powerful throughout the earth.
Who has set thy glory above the heaven?
Who else but You, Lord, could place Your glory above even the heavens?
The moon and the stars, Thou hast ordained.
You have created and set in place the moon and stars.
What is man that thou art mindful of him,
And the son of man that Thou visit est him?
Why would You, as Almighty God, even consider human beings and care for them?
For Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels...
You made humans a bit lower in rank than angels,
And has crowned him with glory and honor.
and yet You have honored them with glory and given them authority on earth.
We glorify Your name. We magnify Your name forever and ever.
We give You the honor and glory You deserve, and will continue to do so forever.
Oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord...
We cry out to You, Lord, with reverence and awe.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, Your name is truly excellent and worthy of praise.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
Name... how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, Your name is truly excellent and worthy of praise.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: RICHARD SMALLWOOD
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