Adonai

"Adonai" (ah-doh-noi) is a Hebrew word for "Lord" or "my lord".  It was a title of reverence for God.  The Jews used its vowel points to fill out the tetragrammaton Yhvh or Ihvh, "the incommunicable name" (Yahweh).   They would use Adonai in substitution with Yahweh because of the holiness of the name.  

"Praise Adonai" - Paul Baloche

Who is like Him

The Lion and the Lamb

Seated on the throne

Mountains bow down

Every ocean roars

To the Lord of hosts

Praise Adonai

From the rising of the sun

'Til the end of every day

Praise Adonai

All the nations of the earth

All the angels and the saints 

Sing praise

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I first heard this song back in high school at my home church.  I hadn't heard it for a few years until I heard it at a friend's house last weekend.   The reason for the use of the name Adonai strikes me with humility.  In American culture, I don't think we have much understanding of the word, "reverence".  God is to be revered as holy.  He IS Holy.  I think I need to get on my knees or even have my face to the ground quite a bit more than I do.  God is WORTHY of praise for His Holiness.