Hymn 189: In the Name of Jesus

Verse 1

In the Name of Jesus 

Ev’ry knee shall bow,

King of glory now:

“Tis the Father’s pleasure

We should call Him Lord,

Who from the beginning 

Was the Mighty Word.


Verse 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.


Verse 3

Humbled for a reason,

To receive a Name

From lips of sinners 

Unto whom He came;

Faithfully He bore it

Spotless to the last,

Brought it back victorious,

When from death He passed.


Verse 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.


Verse 5

In your hearts enthrone Him;

There let Him subdue

All that is not holy,

All that is not true;

Crown Him as your Captain

In temptations hour;

Let His Will enfold you

In its light and power.


Verse 6

Brothers, this Lord Jesus

Shall return again 

With His 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.

Caroline M. Noel.