“Why We Sing” Glory, Hallelujah

Someone asked the question You're the reason why I sing. (repeat) Why do we sing? When we lift our hands to Jesus “Praise is What I Do” What do we really mean? Praise is what I do Someone may be wonderin’ When I want to be close to You, When we sing our song I lift my hands in praise. At times we may be crying, Praise is who I am, And nothing’s even wrong. I will praise Him while I can. I’ll bless Him at all times. I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free I vow to praise You His eye is on the sparrow Through the good and the bad. That's the reason why I sing I’ll praise You, Whether happy or sad. Glory, Hallelujah I’ll praise You You're the reason why I sing. (2x) In all that I go through Because praise is what I do Glory, Hallelujah Cuz I owe it all to You. I give the praises to You Glory, Hallelujah Praise is what I do, You're the reason why I sing. Even when I’m going through, I’ve learned to worship You. And when the song is over Though my circumstance We've all said, Amen Doesn’t even stand a chance, In your heart just keep on singing My praise out weighs the bad. And the song will never end I vow to praise You And if somebody asks you Through the good and the bad. Was it just a show I’ll praise You, Lift your hands and be a witness Whether happy or sad. And tell the whole world, No I’ll praise You In all that I go through And when we cross that river Because praise is what I do To study war no more Cuz I owe it all to You. We will sing our songs to Jesus The one that we adore. Praise is what I do It’s what I do. (4x) I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free “He’s Worthy” His eye is on the sparrow That's the reason why I sing Its time to give God all of the praise Its time to praise His holy name Glory, Hallelujah For all of the things He has done for us You're the reason why I sing. (2x) Everybody give Him all the praise (2x) Glory, Hallelujah I give the praises to You For His goodness, His mercy, and His They knew my pain, favor He’s worthy of the praise But I knew God would take them away. (4x) I’ve had my share of ups and downs, He's worthy, let's praise the Lord times when there was no one around, He's worthy, come on let's praise the God came and spoke these words to Lord me, (5x) Praise will confuse the enemy.

He is worthy, let’s praise the Lord I started singing, I started clapping, Worthy, come on let’s praise the Lord I started dancing, people were laughing, Worthy, let’s praise the Lord They knew my problems, Worthy, come on let’s praise the Lord They knew my pain, But I knew God would take them away. He's worthy, let's praise the Lord He's worthy, come on let's praise the That’s why I praise him with my hands, Lord That’s why I praise him in a dance, He’s given me a second chance, “Lift Him Up” Come on lets praise him in advance.

He is worthy That’s why I praise him with a song, He is worthy When things are right and when they’re He is worthy wrong, Worthy to be praised He’s given me a second chance, From the rising of the sun Come on lets praise Him in advance ‘Til the going down of the same God is...worthy Praise Him (2x) Praise Him Praise Him Come on praise Him (4x) Praise Him Praise Him Give God all the praise Praise Him Give God all the praise Praise Him in advance (4x)

Lift Him up, higher, higher (as many “He Reigns” times as we want) [Verse:] Lift Him up, higher! I will lift up my voice unto the Lord, for He is good. “Praise Him in Advance” I will lift up my voice unto the Lord, for He is good. I’ve had my share of ups and downs, I will lift up my hands unto the Lord, Times when there was no one around, for He is good. God came and spoke these words to I will lift up my hands unto the Lord, me, for He is good. Praise will confuse the enemy. [Chorus:] I started singing, I started clapping, The Lord reigns on the throne in I started dancing, people were laughing, heaven, They knew my problems, Clothed with glory and majesty. Let all the earth and all of heaven, Majesty, royalty, You are the most high Give Him praise, our God reigns. king. We exalt you, Lord, in this place. [Verse] Ruler of everything, You are the most high king. [Chorus] (2x) And we give to you the highest praise.

[Vamp:] [Chorus:] Hallelujah, You get all the glory. [Altos:] Hallelujah, You get all the praise. Glory, honor, wisdom, power, Hallelujah, Let all the earth now To the matchless King proclaim, For He shall reign forever Lord, You reign. And ever, and ever and ever. Most high king.

I will sing... [Verse]

[Sopranos:] [Chorus] Hallelujah to the King For He shall reign forever and ever Most high king. (3x) And ever and ever. [Vamp:] I will sing... [Tenors:] [Tenors:] Alpha, Omega, I will lift my hands up, Ruler, Creator, I will lift my voice up, There is none, none greater I will lift a praise to the King Lord, You are, You are the most high for He shall reign forever and ever king. and ever and ever. [Altos:] I will sing... Alpha, Omega, Ruler, Creator, There is none, none greater [Vamp 2:] Lord, You are, You are the most high He reigns. king. [repeat as desired] [Sopranos:] I will sing... Alpha, Omega, Ruler, Creator, [Vamp 1] There is none, none greater Lord, You are, You are the most high [Vamp 2] king.

[Ending:] [Vamp 7x] He reigns, our God reigns. Alpha, Omega “Most High King” Ruler, Creator There is none, none greater [Verse:] Lord, You are, You are the most high Lord, You are, You are the most high Brought joy to my day Lord, You are, You are the most high I'm glad Your love has never changed king! And wonderful And wonderful “Wonderful is Your Name” And wonderful, wonderful is Your name.

[Chorus:] Vamp: All of my life I've never known You to For the rest of my life, I'll serve Him fail For the rest of my life (repeat as You remain the same and wonderful is desired) Your name (4x) “Shout Unto God” [Verse:] You woke me up this morning The children of Israel versus Jericho Started me on my way God promised them the city Put food on my table They marched around the walls, hey Brought joy to my day On the seventh time around I'm glad Your love has never changed They let the trumpet sound And wonderful And Joshua stood up and said And wonderful C'mon everybody…shout And wonderful, wonderful is Your name. [Chorus:] [Chorus:] Shout unto God, All of my life I've never known You to With the voice of triumph fail, Let's sing and rejoice, You remain the same and wonderful is For His name is great Your name (2x) C'mon let's celebrate, say

Verse: You've been making progress You woke me up this morning But now you hit a wall, yes sir Started me on my way Don't forget, hey Put food on my table That He is in your corner, yes He is Brought joy to my day And before one single round I'm glad Your love has never changed Know that the winner, you've been And wonderful found And wonderful And when you hear these words And wonderful, wonderful is Your name. Let's get ready to rumble Stand and shout, yeah You woke me up this morning Started me on my way [Chorus 2x] Put food on my table Brought joy to my day (Bridge) I'm glad Your love has never changed When you face your foe And wonderful Like the walls of Jericho And wonderful You just need to know And wonderful, wonderful is Your name. That He has given [He has given us the victory] You woke me up this morning There is no need to worry Started me on my way Cause [He is our salvation] Put food on my table (Vamp) Hosanna forever we worship You [4x] Shout, sing and rejoice Celebrate Him, celebrate [Vamp] Lift your voice and sing Hosanna forever He is the mighty King Hosanna forever and ever and ever He is God eternal Hosanna [repeat as desired] We praise You Hosanna forever and ever and ever “Hosanna” Hosanna forever The angels bow down at the thought of Hosanna forever and ever and ever You Hosanna forever The darkness gives way to the light for Hosanna forever and ever and ever and You ever and ever and ever and ever The price that You paid gives us life brand New Hosanna forever… Hosanna forever we worship You [ADLIB (leader) and repeat (choir)] Hosanna forever we worship You [2x]

For You are the joy that my soul longs for The lamb that was slain for my sins and the One I adore King of kings, Ruler of everything Hosanna forever we worship You Hosanna forever we worship You [2x]

For Your patience and kindness And favor and mercy And honor and glory Because You are worthy We can't live without You We can't breathe without You We can't sing without You Hosanna Hosanna

No greater love in this world but You No one can compare to the things You do Wherever You go I will follow You Hosanna forever we worship You Hosanna forever we worship You

Someday every tongue shall confess Your name This house made of clay soon shall pass away Whatever the test You will bring us through