The New English Hymnal ‎#338

338. At the name of Jesus

1 At the name of Jesus
Every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess him
King of glory now;
’Tis the Father’s pleasure
We should call him Lord,
Who from the beginning
Was the mighty Word.

2 At his voice creation
Sprang at once to sight,
All the angel faces,
All the hosts of light,
Thrones and dominations,
Stars upon their way,
All the heavenly orders,
In their great array.

3 Humbled for a season,
To receive a name
From the lips of sinners
Unto whom he came,
Faithfully he bore it
Spotless to the last,
Brought it back victorious
When from death he passed:

4 Bore it up triumphant
With its human light,
Through all ranks of creatures,
To the central height,
To the throne of Godhead,
To the Father’s breast;
Filled it with the glory
Of that perfect rest.

5 In your hearts enthrone him;
There let him subdue
All that is not holy,
All that is not true:
He is God the Saviour,
He is Christ the Lord,
Ever to be worshipped,
Trusted, and adored.

6 *Brothers, this Lord Jesus
Shall return again,
In the Father's glory,
With his angel train;
For all wreaths of empire
Meet upon his brow,
And our hearts confess him
King of glory now.

Text Information

• First Line: At the name of Jesus
• Author: Caroline Noel, 1817-77
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Ascensiontide; Christ the King; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple: February 2nd
• Notes: Alternative tune KING'S WESTON 50

Tune Information

• Name: EVELYNS
• Composer: W. H. Monk, 1823-89
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Key: E♭ Major