Author: William H. Clark 1854-1925; Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #299 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: All praise to God who reigns above Refrain First Line: Blessed be the name! Lyrics: 1 All praise to God who reigns above
In majesty supreme,
Who gave His Son for all to die,
That He might man redeem!
Refrain:
Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
2 His name above all names shall stand,
Exalted more and more,
He's seated at God's own right hand,
Where angel hosts adore. [Refrain]
3 Redeemer, Savior, friend of all,
Once ruined by the fall,
Thou hast devised salvation's call,
For thou hast died for all. [Refrain]
4 His name shall be the Counselor,
The mighty Prince of Peace,
Of all earth’s kingdoms conqueror,
Whose reign shall never cease! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power Scripture: Philippians 2:10 Languages: English Tune Title: BLESSED NAME
Blessed Be the Name