All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Lyrics
Edward Perronet
1 All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all!
2 O seed of Israel’s chosen race
now ransomed from the fall,
hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all.
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all!
3 Let every tongue and every tribe
responsive to his call,
to him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all.
To him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all!
4 Oh, that with all the sacred throng
we at his feet may fall!
We’ll join the everlasting song
and crown him Lord of all.
We’ll join the everlasting song
and crown him Lord of all.
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Hymn Story
Folks, ‘All Hail the Power of Jesus Name’ hymn is one of the most well-known hymns in Christianity.
It is sung in all the major Christian denominations and found in most hymns.
Edward Perronet, a Frenchman who settled in England in 1680, is the author of this hymn. His father was vicar of Shoreham parish church from 1728 to 1785 and was known as a trusted adviser to the Wesleys.
Edward followed John Wesley on his journey and eventually, he became Minister of the Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, Canterbury.
All the Power of Jesus Name is often called the ‘Coronation Hymn’. The basic, constant, proclamation is ‘Crown Him Lord of All’.
It is simply among the finest in English hymnody.
It made its first appearance in the November 1779 issue of Gospel Magazine.
Augustus Montague Toplady, author of “Rock of Ages” was the editor of this magazine at that time.
Below are links to more posts on hymns history and lyrics:
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All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Hymn Video
Below is a video featuring this beautiful hymn.