Psalms 18
Todd Dulaney Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I love you, ohh Lord, my strength
I love you, ohh Lord, my strength
I love you, ohh Lord, my strength
I love you, ohh Lord, my strength

The Lord is my pillar, and my fortress
My deliverer, my God, my rock
The Lord is my pillar, my fortress

My deliverer, my God, my rock
In who′m I take refuge

He is my shield and the horn of my salvation
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation

He's my high tower
He′s my high tower

I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised

I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)

I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will call on the name of the Lord
Who is worthy, worthy worthy (Who is worthy to be praised)

I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
Call on the name, call on the name

I will call on the name of the Lord

I will call on the name of the Lord

I will call on the name of the Lord

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I will call on the name of the Lord
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I will call on the name of the Lord
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I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord
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I will call on the name of the Lord
I will call on the name of the Lord

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I will call on the name of the Lord

I will call on the name of the Lord

I will call on the name of the Lord

Call on him, call on him
Call on him

Overall Meaning

Todd Dulaney's Psalms 18 is a declaration of love and loyalty to God. The lyrics are inspired by Psalm 18 of the Bible, which is a song of thanksgiving and praise to God for His deliverance and protection. Through the repetition of "I love you, ohh Lord, my strength," Dulaney makes it clear that he finds his strength and refuge in God. The lyrics that follow emphasize the different ways in which God has been his protector and provider. The lines "The Lord is my pillar, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock" emphasize God's steadfastness and immovable nature in the face of danger. The chorus is a call to action to all who hear the song to call on the name of the Lord as he is worthy to be praised.

Dulaney sings about God being his shield and the horn of his salvation. The horn was a symbol of strength and power; so, by using this image, Dulaney is saying that God is his strength and his salvation. He uses the metaphor of a high tower to express how God has protected him in times of danger. This is a reminder to us that no matter how high the trials and tribulations of life might get, God is always higher and can protect us if we call on His name. The song concludes with a final call to call on the name of the Lord and to call on Him always.

Line by Line Meaning

I love you, ohh Lord, my strength
I express my love to you, my Lord, who strengthens me

The Lord is my pillar, and my fortress
You, Lord, are my support and protection

My deliverer, my God, my rock
You, Lord, rescue me, you are my God and my unchanging foundation

In who′m I take refuge
I find safety and shelter in you

He is my shield and the horn of my salvation
You, Lord, are my defense and the source of my salvation

He's my high tower
You, Lord, are my elevated refuge

I will call on the name of the Lord Who is worthy to be praised
I will pray to you, Lord, who is deserving of all praise

Who is worthy (Who is worthy to be praised)
You are worthy of all honor and admiration

I will call on the name of the Lord Who is worthy, worthy worthy (Who is worthy to be praised)
I will pray to you, Lord, who is worthy of all praise and honor

Call on the name, call on the name
I will invoke your name, I will invoke your name

Call on him
Invoke him

Writer(s): James Anderson, Todd Dulaney

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