Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you.
Acts 2:22
Words: Daniel W. Whittle, in Gospel Hymns No. 6, edited by Ira D. Sankey, James McGranahan & George C. Stebbins (Cincinnati, Ohio; New York; Chicago, Illinois: John Church/Biglow & Main, 1891), number 50. Some hymnals give the author as El Nathan, Whittle’s pseudonym.
Music: Denver James McGranahan (🔊 pdf nwc).
Jesus of Nazareth!
O what a name!
Let us rejoice and His glory proclaim;
Savior and keeper forever the same,
Shepherd, Redeemer and Lord.
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Jesus of Nazareth, once crucified,
Jesus of Nazareth, now glorified,
Jesus of Nazareth, throned at God’s side,
Glory and praise to His name.
Jesus of Nazareth, truly a man,
Low in His cradle His life He began,
Lived before God, both in pattern and plan,
Righteous, obedient One.
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Jesus of Nazareth, nailed to the tree,
Dying that we by His death might be free,
Bearing the curse all for you and for me,
Dying a ransom for all.
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Jesus of Nazareth, raised from the dead,
Spotless and holy, and still in our stead,
Made for us ever our glorified head,
Raised from the dead for us all.
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Jesus of Nazareth, seated on high,
Sending the Spirit of grace to apply
Life through the Word unto men far and nigh,
Offering salvation to all.
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Jesus of Nazareth, earth’s coming king,
Peace to the warring world soon He shall bring,
Nations of saved ones His praises shall sing;
All shall bow down at His name.
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