10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) is a contemporary worship song by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin built around the biblical summons of Psalm 103.
Hymns Based on Psalm 103:8
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 103:8
"Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness. He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him."
— Psalm 103:8
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Mercy, Praise, Forgiveness, Healing. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 103:8 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Grace
- Mercy
- Praise
- Forgiveness
- Healing
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Response Hymn
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Reflection Hymn
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
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Scripture Reading Psalm 103:8
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Sermon Grace
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Response Hymn There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
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Reflection Hymn Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
O Thou, My Soul, Bless God the Lord is the opening of the 1650 Scottish Psalter's metrical version of Psalm 103.
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven is Henry Francis Lyte’s free paraphrase of Psalm 103, first published in 1834.
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy celebrates divine compassion as larger than the limits people habitually place upon it.