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 O. 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