"Praise" is a 1981 gospel-inspired disco number released by American soul singer Marvin Gaye.
He then moves forward to praise God, similar to how a preacher would recite such passages from The Bible.
The song, equipped with horns, a propulsive drum beat, and Gaye's multi-layered vocals, was Gaye's second Top 40 hit since "A Funky Space Reincarnation" on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, where it peaked at number 18 on that chart while reaching #101 on Billboard's Bubbling Under the Hot 100.
Record World said that it's "guaranteed to get the body moving with its salsa rhythm and Gaye's unmistakable romantic croon.
"[1] The song was originally recorded in 1979 under the title "A Lover's Plea" from the singer's shelved Love Man album.