The Name of Jesus

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Praise the name of Jesus, Best and truest friend

Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Tune: [Praise the name of Jesus] (Price)
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Praise the name of Jesus,
Best and truest friend;
Let the glad notes ringing
Before the throne ascend.

Refrain:
Praise His name so holy,—
Jesus! Jesus!
Praise His name forever,
Jesus, our King!

2 Praise the name of Jesus,
Softly, sweetly sing;
Hymns from glad hearts swelling,
To glorify the King. [Refrain]

3 Praise the name of Jesus,—
‘Tis our chief delight;
Saints above in glory,
Praise Him both day and night. [Refrain]

4 Praise the name of Jesus,
Worship and adore;
In the heav’nly city
We’ll praise Him evermore. [Refrain]

Source: Inspiring Songs No. 1: for the Sunday school #64

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Author: Ada Blenkhorn

Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	Praise the name of Jesus, Best and truest friend
Title:	The Name of Jesus
Author:	Ada Blenkhorn
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Praise His name so holy, Jesus
Copyright:	Public Domain