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Lift High the Name of Jesus
Lyrics
1. Lift high the name of Jesus,
Of Jesus our King.
Make known the power of His grace,
The beauty of His peace.
Remember how His mercy reached
And we cried out to Him.
He lifted us to solid ground,
To freedom from our sin.
Of Jesus our King.
Make known the power of His grace,
The beauty of His peace.
Remember how His mercy reached
And we cried out to Him.
He lifted us to solid ground,
To freedom from our sin.
Chorus
Oh sing my soul,
And tell all He’s done,
Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!
Oh sing my soul,
And tell all He’s done,
Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!
2. Lift high the name of Jesus,
Of Jesus our Lord.
His power in us is greater than,
Is greater than this world.
To share the reason for our hope,
To serve with love and grace,
That all who see Him shine through us
Might bring the Father praise.
Of Jesus our Lord.
His power in us is greater than,
Is greater than this world.
To share the reason for our hope,
To serve with love and grace,
That all who see Him shine through us
Might bring the Father praise.
3. Lift high the name of Jesus,
Of Jesus our Light.
No other name on earth can save,
Can raise a soul to life.
He opens up our eyes to see
The harvest He has grown.
We labor in His fields of grace
As He leads sinners home.
Of Jesus our Light.
No other name on earth can save,
Can raise a soul to life.
He opens up our eyes to see
The harvest He has grown.
We labor in His fields of grace
As He leads sinners home.
Bible Reference
Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 4:12; John 12:32; Colossians 1:18
About This Hymn
Lift High the Name of Jesus is a modern hymn by Keith and Kristyn Getty that calls the church to bold, joyful proclamation of Christ’s supremacy and saving power. Written in the tradition of doctrinally rich congregational hymns, it echoes the missionary and exaltational themes long treasured in historic hymnody, while expressing them in language and melody accessible to contemporary worship.
The hymn centers on the biblical truth that Jesus Christ alone is worthy of glory, honor, and praise. Drawing strongly from Philippians 2, it proclaims that God has highly exalted His Son and given Him a name above every name. The act of “lifting high” the name of Jesus is not merely verbal praise, but public confession that salvation is found in no other, as declared in Acts 4:12. The hymn therefore functions as both worship and witness, urging believers to confess Christ openly before the world.
Another strong theme is the power of the cross and resurrection. By lifting high the name of Jesus, the church points sinners to the crucified and risen Savior who draws all men unto Himself, as Christ promised in John 12. The hymn avoids sentimentality and instead focuses on the objective work of Christ, His victory over sin and death, and His rightful place as head of the church, in harmony with Colossians 1.
Theologically, the hymn reinforces assurance and confidence in Christ’s finished work. It does not call believers to trust in their own strength or devotion, but to glory in the name that guarantees forgiveness, reconciliation, and eternal life. This makes it especially fitting for evangelistic services, missions conferences, and gatherings focused on Christ-centered worship.
Lift High the Name of Jesus stands as a faithful modern expression of the church’s timeless calling, to exalt Christ alone, to proclaim His gospel without shame, and to rejoice in the salvation found in His matchless name.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Tune: LIFT HIGH THE NAME
- Composer(s): Keith & Kristyn Getty
- Meter: 7.5.8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain
- Author/Writer: Keith & Kristyn Getty (2013)
- Added: February 4, 2026
- Last Updated: February 4, 2026
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