Even though this is a simple worship song, I love the beauty of the music and lyrics; a great one to sing through the day!
“JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES”
- Jesus, name above all names
Beautiful Savior, Glorious Lord
Emmanuel, God is with us
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word - Jesus, Lord God Almighty
Wonderful Counselor, Light of the world
The Prince of Peace, Hope of glory
Man of sorrows, Lamb of God
Story behind “JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES”
“Jesus, Name Above All Names” is a renowned Christian worship chorus written by Naida Hearn in 1974 while she was doing laundry in New Zealand. Inspired by Philippians 2:9-11, the song highlights Jesus’ supreme authority and diverse biblical titles, reflecting His role as Savior, Redeemer, and Lord following his humble sacrifice.
Origin and Inspiration
The Author: Naida Hearn (1931–2001) was a New Zealand songwriter who was reflecting on the biblical names of Jesus.
The Moment: While doing laundry in her “washhouse,” she had a list of names on the windowsill. She said the Lord gave her the first line, and she wrote the melody and lyrics on music paper before returning to chores.
The Theme: The song serves as a simple, powerful declaration of who Jesus is.
The Scriptural Background
The title is based on Philippians 2:9-11, which says God exalted Jesus to the highest place and gave him the name above all names, indicating:
Humility to Exaltation: Jesus emptied himself and died on the cross, resulting in his ultimate elevation.
Sovereign Authority: Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Emmanuel: It emphasizes God’s promise to save, meaning “God with us”.
-Debra
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