I WILL PRAISE YOUR NAME LORD.
Solfa Notation • Hymns, Entrance songs, Recessional / Dismissal Hymns
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About I WILL PRAISE YOUR NAME LORD.
"I Will Praise Your Name Lord" is a bright, energetic song of adoration that builds on a very simple but powerful foundation. Each verse opens by declaring a different attribute of Christ—calling Him King, acknowledging His goodness, and recognizing Him as the Most High. This opening call, traditionally introduced by the sopranos, immediately gives way to a joyful, repeating pledge from the full choir to praise His holy name forever. The straightforward structure makes it incredibly easy to learn and sing from the heart.
Because the melody is so catchy and the lyrics are uncomplicated, it works wonderfully during moments of movement in the Mass. Choirs often use it for Thanksgiving processions or as a lively Recessional hymn when the congregation is ready to lift their voices. The repetitive "praise your name" section naturally invites everyone in the pews to join in, turning a simple choral arrangement into a unified, uplifting song of praise that carries the whole church out in high spirits.