Louder Than The Music

Phil Wickham - Praise The Lord Forever

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Phil Wickham

Title:

Praise The Lord Forever

Type:

Single

Released:

26 Jun 2026

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Some worship songs take time to grow on you. Others feel as though they've been part of the Church for decades from the very first listen. Praise The Lord Forever is one of those rare songs.

From the moment I pressed play, I genuinely found myself thinking, "I'm sure I've been singing this song for years." It has that timeless quality that the very best worship songs possess. It's simple without being simplistic, full of joy, and centred entirely on giving praise to our King.

Recorded live during Phil Wickham's Song of the Saints Tour in Minneapolis, alongside Pat Barrett, this new...
Read More Some worship songs take time to grow on you. Others feel as though they've been part of the Church for decades from the very first listen. Praise The Lord Forever is one of those rare songs.

From the moment I pressed play, I genuinely found myself thinking, "I'm sure I've been singing this song for years." It has that timeless quality that the very best worship songs possess. It's simple without being simplistic, full of joy, and centred entirely on giving praise to our King.

Recorded live during Phil Wickham's Song of the Saints Tour in Minneapolis, alongside Pat Barrett, this new version beautifully captures the heart of a congregation worshipping together.

Originally written for Pat Barrett's latest album, I've Got A Fire, alongside Jonathan Smith, Benjamin William Hastings and Ben Smith, Praise The Lord Forever quickly became a favourite for both artists. As Barrett began leading the song each night on Brandon Lake's King of Hearts Tour, he regularly messaged Phil Wickham about the incredible response it was receiving. Listening to this live recording, it's immediately obvious why. The congregation doesn't simply sing along - they throw themselves into the song with genuine passion, creating one of those moments where the line between stage and audience disappears as everyone worships together.

What I love most about Praise The Lord Forever is that it never feels like a performance piece. Instead, it feels written for the local church. You can picture congregations of every size singing these words together week after week. There's a warmth, sincerity and accessibility to the song that makes it easy to embrace from the very first listen.

This is the kind of worship anthem that reminds us why we gather in the first place. It's not about the band, the production or even the song itself; it's about lifting our voices together in praise to the King of Kings. There are moments in worship that genuinely move you, and this live recording captures one of those moments beautifully.

This song has all the hallmarks of becoming a modern worship classic. I can easily imagine churches around the world embracing it for years to come. More than anything, Praise The Lord Forever points every worshipper towards Jesus, and that's exactly what great worship music should do.

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