10,000 Reasons -- Hymn Lyrics

Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul, worship His holy Name.
Sing like never before, O my soul.
I’ll worship Your holy Name.

Verse 1
The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning;
It’s time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the evening comes.

Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul, worship His holy Name.
Sing like never before, O my soul.
I’ll worship Your holy Name.

Verse 2
You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger,
Your Name is great and Your heart is kind;
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing,
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul, worship His holy Name.
Sing like never before, O my soul.
I’ll worship Your holy Name.

Verse 3
And on that day when my strength is failing,
The end draws near and my time has come;
Still my soul sings Your praise unending,
Ten thousand years and then forevermore.

Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul, worship His holy Name.
Sing like never before, O my soul.
I’ll worship Your holy Name.

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul, worship His holy Name.
Sing like never before, O my soul.
I’ll worship Your holy Name.

The hymn "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" is a popular worship song written by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin. It was first released in 2011 on Matt Redman's album 10,000 Reasons. The song is inspired by Psalm 103, which begins with the words, "Bless the Lord, O my soul," and focuses on God's faithfulness, love, and endless reasons to praise Him.

Key Themes

• Gratitude: The song emphasizes thankfulness for God's blessings.
• Worship: It calls the soul to worship God wholeheartedly.
• Faithfulness: It highlights God's eternal love and grace.

Lyrics (Chorus)

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul,
I'll worship Your holy name.

Popularity

The hymn has been widely used in churches around the world, known for its uplifting melody and heartfelt message. It won multiple awards, including Song of the Year at the 2013 Dove Awards.