Author: Ralph E. Hudson; William H. Clark, 19th century Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #81 (1974) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Hymnal Title: Hymns for the Living Church Refrain First Line: Blessed be the name, blessed be the name Lyrics: 1 All praise to Him who reigns above
In majesty supreme,
Who gave His Son for man to die,
That He might man redeem!
Refrain:
Blessèd be the name, blessèd be the name,
Blessèd be the name of the Lord;
Blessèd be the name, blessèd be the name,
Blessèd be the name of the Lord!
2 His name above all names shall stand,
Exalted more and more,
At God the Father’s own right hand,
Where angel hosts adore. (Refrain)
3 Redeemer, Savior, Friend of man
Once ruined by the fall,
Thou hast devised salvation’s plan,
For Thou hast died for all. (Refrain)
4 His name shall be the Counselor,
The mighty Prince of Peace,
Of all earth’s kingdoms Conqueror,
Whose reign shall never cease. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Name(s) of Scripture: Job 1:21 Languages: English Tune Title: BLESSED NAME
All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above