Scripture Verse

Let them praise His name in the dance: let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp. Psalm 149:3

Introduction

Words: Mil­dred Haines, in Spir­it­ual Songs, ed­it­ed by John Har­ris et al. (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Chris­tian Wit­ness Com­pa­ny, cir­ca 1908), num­ber 7.

Music: John M. Har­ris (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Haines or Har­ris (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Jesus came from His home on high,
Praise His name for­ev­er;
Came on Calvary’s cross to die,
Praise His name for­ev­er.

Refrain

Praise His name, His glo­ri­ous name,
He purchased sal­va­tion for me;
Thro’ His grace and love abound­ing,
My spir­it now is free.

Peace and par­don He pur­chased there,
Praise His name for­ev­er;
All to save us from dark des­pair,
Praise His name for­ev­er.

Refrain

Grace and mer­cy are of­fered free,
Praise His name for­ev­er;
Offered free­ly to you and me,
Praise His name for­ev­er.

Refrain

Life eter­nal may all re­ceive,
Praise His name for­ev­er;
If on Je­sus you will be­lieve,
Praise His name for­ev­er.

Refrain

Full sal­va­tion is now for all,
Praise His name for­ev­er;
Come, ac­cept­ing His gra­cious call,
Praise His name for­ev­er.

Refrain

Heav’n is op­ened for you and me,
Praise His name for­ev­er;
Thro’ sal­va­tion so full and free,
Praise His name for­ev­er.

Refrain