Let Everything Praise (Psalm 150)

“Let Everything Praise (Psalm 150)” is a sweeping musical interpretation of Psalm 150, the Bible’s final psalm, which calls all creation to erupt in praise to God. The song’s meaning centers on the idea that praise is not optional, private, or restrained—it is the natural, all-encompassing response to who God is and what He has done.
The verses closely echo the structure of Psalm 150, listing places, reasons, and instruments of praise. God is praised in His sanctuary and in the vastness of heaven, showing that worship transcends physical space. He is praised both for His mighty acts and His surpassing greatness—what He has done and who He eternally is. The wide array of instruments symbolizes that every gift, talent, and expression can be redeemed for worship. Nothing joyful is meant to remain silent.
The chorus expands this biblical call into a communal declaration. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” emphasizes that praise is rooted in life itself. Breath becomes both a literal and spiritual image: as long as we live, we are invited to glorify God. The breaking of “chains of silence” suggests freedom—praise as a response to deliverance, grace, and victory through Christ.
Verse 2 and the bridge deepen the theology by pointing to Christ’s redemptive work. References to torn veils, forgiveness, and grace connect praise to salvation. Worship is no longer just something we offer in a place; Christ Himself becomes the living sanctuary and the sound of our praise.
The final chorus widens the lens to cosmic proportions. Humanity, angels, nature, and eternity unite in a single hallelujah. The song ultimately proclaims that praise is the destiny of all creation—and the joyful calling of every breathing soul—to glorify the King who reigns forever.

Title: Let Everything Praise (Psalm 150)
(Intro: A single, resonant strike of a cymbal swells into a full, shimmering orchestral pad. A clean, echoing electric guitar chord rings out. A steady, anthemic drum beat kicks in, driving and deliberate.)
(Verse 1)
Praise the Lord in His sanctuary, praise Him in His mighty heavens’ span!
Praise Him for His acts of power, praise Him for His greatness, all you can!
Praise Him with the trumpet’s blast, the shout of victory begun,
Praise Him with the harp and lyre, for the battles He has won.
Let the sound rise from the depths to where the highest heavens ring,
For the majesty and mercy of our Savior, Lord, and King!
(Chorus)
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Let every chain of silence break, in one accord!
Praise Him with the crashing cymbals, praise Him with the loud, high sound!
Let every note in heaven and earth on His holy name resound!
For His love is our triumph, and His grace our battle cry,
We lift our endless hallelujah to the King most high!
(Instrumental Break 1: The anthem erupts. Soaring strings and powerful brass sections trade lines with wailing electric guitar solos. The drums drive a massive, celebratory rhythm. The music is dense, joyful, and overwhelming.)
(Verse 2)
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance, praise Him with the strings and pipe,
Praise Him in the morning light, praise Him in the shadowed night.
Praise Him with the resounding cymbal, let the clash of praise be loud,
For He has rent the prison veil, and torn away the shroud.
No instrument of joy remains unused, no voice is still,
For Christ has climbed the hill of grace, to perfect the Father’s will.
(Chorus)
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Let every chain of silence break, in one accord!
Praise Him with the crashing cymbals, praise Him with the loud, high sound!
Let every note in heaven and earth on His holy name resound!
For His love is our triumph, and His grace our battle cry,
We lift our endless hallelujah to the King most high!
(Instrumental Break 2: A majestic, intertwining duet between a grand piano and a cello section provides a moment of sweeping, beautiful reflection, before the rhythm section slowly builds back in, layer by layer.)
(Bridge)
You ARE the Sanctuary where our praise forever lives!
You ARE the Trumpet Blast that shouts “Forgiven!” and forgives!
You ARE the Harp’s sweet song that healed the broken and the lame!
You ARE the Cymbal’s crash that swallowed up our sin and shame!
So let this breath You gave me be an instrument of grace,
To see the glory on Your face, to see the glory on Your face!
(Final Chorus - Epic, Choir-Assisted, Climactic)
EVERY HEART, EVERY VOICE, EVERY SOUL, PRAISE THE LORD!
EVERY ANGEL, EVERY STAR, IN THUNDEROUS ACCORD!
PRAISE WITH FIRE! PRAISE WITH STORM! PRAISE WITH OCEAN’S ROAR!
PRAISE THE KING WHO REIGNS FOREVER, NOW AND EVERMORE!
FOR HIS LOVE IS OUR ETERNITY, HIS GRACE THE REASON WHY—
ALL OF CREATION LIFTS ONE HALLELUJAH TO THE KING MOST HIGH!

(Silence.)