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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Edward Perronet 1779 Tune: Coronation (C.M. (8.6.8.6))

The 'national anthem of Christendom' crowning Christ as Lord of all.

Quick Answer

The 'national anthem of Christendom' crowning Christ as Lord of all. Written by Edward Perronet (1779), set to the tune "Coronation" by Oliver Holden.

Suggested pairing scripture

Philippians 2:9-11

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Read Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) aloud as a call to worship before the congregation sings "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." It anchors the hymn in the Word from which it flows.

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When to sing this

Sing as an opening processional, on Christ the King Sunday, and in services that magnify the reign of Christ.

Lyrics

Stanza 1

All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all.

Stanza 2

Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all.

Stanza 3

Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all.

Stanza 4

O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all.

History & Background

English minister Edward Perronet first published the opening verse anonymously in the Gospel Magazine in 1779. The tune 'Coronation' was composed by American carpenter Oliver Holden in 1793 — the oldest American hymn tune still in common use. Missionary E. P. Scott reportedly sang it to a hostile tribe in India and won them to Christ.

Scripture Behind the Hymn

Philippians 2:9-11

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Read in context

Revelation 19:16

"And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called the 'national anthem of Christendom'?

Because of its universal use across denominations and nations to acclaim Christ as King — every kindred and tribe joining to 'crown Him Lord of all'.

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