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We Have Overcome
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Israel Houghton's song 'We Have Overcome' is a declaration of victory and triumph through faith in Jesus Christ. The lyrics repeatedly thank God for causing believers to triumph and overcome by the power of His name. The song emphasizes that believers are on the winning side because of Jesus, who made a way for victory. It is a worship anthem that encourages confidence in God's power and faithfulness, drawing on the biblical theme of overcoming through Christ.
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Thanks be to God
Who always causes us to triumph in His name
Thanks be to God
Who always causes us to win
(Yeah)
Thanks be to God
Who always causes us to triumph in His name
Thanks be to God, thanks be to God
We have overcome, hallelujah, hallelujah
We have overcome by the power of Your name
Jesus, You're the One, hallelujah, hallelujah
The One who made a way for us
To triumph in His name
We've got the victory, everything would be all right, all right
We've got the victory, everything would be all right
'Cause we're on the winning side, we're on the winning side
We have overcome, hallelujah, hallelujah
We have overcome by the power of Your name
Jesus, You're the One, hallelujah, hallelujah
The One who made a way for us
Who made a way for us
The One who made a way for us
To triumph in Your name
We have overcome