Scripture Verse

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. Ephesians 1:21

Introduction

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William Cushing
(1823–1902)

Words: Will­iam O. Cush­ing, in Good as Gold (New York & Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Big­low & Main, 1880), num­ber 31.

Music: Va­len­cia Hu­bert P. Main, 1880 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

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Hubert P. Main (1839–1925)

Lyrics

O the name, the name of Je­sus,
How my heart it thrills!
Sweetest mu­sic float­ing round me,
All my soul it fills.

Refrain

O the pre­cious name of Je­sus,
Breathe it low in pray­er;
At the cross of Je­sus bend­ing,
God will hear thee there.

Breathe, O breathe the name of Je­sus,
Low be­fore the throne;
Owning all your sin and weak­ness,
Trusting Him alone.

Refrain

When the heart is sad and lone­ly,
Sinful though it be,
Thou canst plead the name of Je­sus,
Jesus died for thee.

Refrain