Why do we praise the name of the Lord? In Oriental thought, a name is never used merely to designate someone to keep from confusing them with someone else. The name is an expression of the kind of person they are or are to become. Therefore, God’s names represent His manifold nature. His names are simply extensions of Himself. The names for God are, in a real sense, one of His means of self-revelation. The Names of God by Apostle Alton R. Williams features several of God’s names, their meanings, and their benefits for us.