“This Is the Way We Praise Him” is a joyful Christian praise song by Joshua’s Troop that invites everyone to worship through clapping, singing, and lifting their voices. Its central message is simple: praise is expressed openly, collectively, and throughout the day.
The song combines repeated declarations of worship with an active call to clap hands. Through the lines “We praise You oh Lord,” “We magnify Your name,” and “We worship You oh Lord,” it focuses attention on honoring God, while the repeated refrain encourages the whole congregation to participate.
The central message of the song
We praise You oh Lord
We magnify Your name
We worship You oh Lord
We magnify Your name
These lines establish the song’s main theme: praising the Lord and magnifying His name. The repeated wording gives the opening a prayerful and memorable quality, making it suitable for group worship and participation.
The song presents praise as both an inward expression of worship and an outward action. The repeated invitation to clap hands gives listeners a clear and accessible way to join in, regardless of age or musical experience.
“Everybody clap your hands”
Everybody clap your hands (repeat 7xs)
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
The refrain turns the song into a communal celebration. The phrase “Everybody clap your hands” addresses the entire group, while “This is the way we praise Him” explains the meaning of the action: clapping becomes a shared expression of devotion.
The repetition strengthens the song’s rhythm and makes the refrain easy to remember. It also allows worshippers to participate physically, creating an atmosphere of unity and joyful movement.
Prayerful worship and joyful participation
We praise You oh Lord
We magnify Your name
We worship You oh Lord
We magnify Your name
Everybody clap your hands (repeat 4xs)
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
The song alternates between worship-centered lines and an energetic response. This structure connects reverence with celebration: the worshippers declare who God is and then respond through a simple, collective action.
Lifting the voice and singing throughout the day
Lifting our voice singing our song
Praising the Lord
All the day long
Lifting our voice
Singing our song
Praising the Lord
All the day long
This section expands the idea of praise beyond a single moment of worship. Lifting the voice and singing become ongoing expressions, with the phrase “All the day long” emphasizing continuous devotion.
The combination of voice, song, and clapping gives the lyrics a distinctly participatory character. Praise is presented as something people do together and carry with them throughout the day.
The repeated praise refrain
Everybody clap your hands (repeat 4xs)
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
The final refrain returns to the song’s central instruction. Its repeated pattern reinforces the main idea and gives the song a clear, celebratory ending that can continue as needed.
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands
This is the way we praise Him
Clap your hands (repeat as needed)
Song structure
| Section | Main focus |
|---|---|
| Opening worship lines | Praising the Lord, magnifying His name, and worshipping Him |
| First refrain | Everybody claps hands as an expression of praise |
| Second worship section | Returning to the declaration of worship |
| Extended refrain | Repeating the call to clap hands |
| Voice and song section | Lifting the voice and praising the Lord all the day long |
| Final refrain | Continuing the praise through repeated clapping |
Why the lyrics are easy to sing together
The lyrics use short phrases, repeated lines, and a direct instruction that can be followed immediately. “Clap your hands” functions as a simple response that helps the congregation stay connected to the rhythm and to one another.
The repeated declarations “We praise You oh Lord,” “We magnify Your name,” and “We worship You oh Lord” provide a consistent lyrical foundation. The song’s wording is direct, making its message clear while leaving room for movement and communal participation.
The final instruction, “repeat as needed,” reflects the flexible nature of the praise song. The refrain can continue while the group remains engaged in clapping, singing, and celebrating.
