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.

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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.

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

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

Refrain