Blessed Be the Name
A jubilant gospel chorus exalting the name of Jesus, the King of kings.
Download PDFA jubilant gospel chorus exalting the name of Jesus, the King of kings. Written by William H. Clark (1888), set to the tune "Blessed Be the Name" by Ralph E. Hudson.
Suggested pairing scripture
Psalm 113:2
"Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore."
Read Psalm 113:2 (KJV) aloud as a call to worship before the congregation sings "Blessed Be the Name." It anchors the hymn in the Word from which it flows.
Read in contextWhen 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 praise to Him who reigns above In majesty supreme, Who gave His Son for man to die, That He might man redeem! 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!
Stanza 2
His name above all names shall stand, Exalted more and more, At God the Father's own right hand, Where angel hosts adore.
Stanza 3
Redeemer, Saviour, Friend of man, Once ruined by the fall, Thou hast devised salvation's plan, For Thou hast died for all.
Stanza 4
His name shall be the Counsellor, The mighty Prince of Peace, Of all earth's kingdoms Conqueror, Whose reign shall never cease.
History & Background
The verses are by William H. Clark; Ralph E. Hudson published the now-familiar refrain and melody in 'Songs of Peace, Love and Joy' (1887). A staple of camp meetings and revival services across the late 19th century American holiness movement.
Scripture Behind the Hymn
Philippians 2:9
"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name."Read in context
Isaiah 9:6
"His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."Read in context
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the famous refrain come from?
Hymnal editor Ralph E. Hudson added the 'Blessed be the name' chorus in 1887, attaching it to Clark's verses. The combination became a hallmark of 19th-century American camp meetings.
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