Author: John W. Peterson Hymnal: Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #76 (1979) First Line: Names of kings and rulers we honor Refrain First Line: Above every name is the name of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Names of kings and rulers we honor,
Those whose portraits grace a palace wall;
Precious name of "mother,"
Of a friend or lover,
But the greatest name of them all:
Refrain:
Above ev’ry name is the name of Jesus,
Above ev’ry name is the name of Jesus;
Above ev’ry name is the name of Jesus,
Ev’ry knee shall bow, ev’ry tongue confess
That He is Lord of all!
2 He came down from heaven to save us,
O what pain and shame He suffered here;
Mockingly they hailed him,
On a cross they nailed him,
That is why His name is so dear! [Refrain]
3 When in prayer I whisper it softly,
At the throne of grace it is the key;
Angels love to hear it,
Hell and demons feat it,
Name of pow’r and victory! [Refrain] Topics: Worship The Son Tune Title: [Names of kings and rulers we honor]
Above Every Name