THE BLESSED NAME OF JESUS

The blessed name of Jesus,
Master, Saviour, Lord,
Is so often spoken carelessly
As just another word
By those who should know better,
Who have salvation through His name,
Yes, even those who claim to know Him
Sometimes take His name in vain.

'Tis that name above all others
Through which all must be saved
From the one who thinks he's righteous
To the most wicked and depraved;
The Lamb of God, Redeemer,
The very essence of God's Word,
The blessed name of Jesus,
Master, Saviour, Lord.

So be careful when you speak it,
You who claim His precious blood,
For that blessed One named Jesus
Is the very Son of God,
And His name, above all others,
Is exalted far above
All other names forever,
The very essence of God's love.

Yes, the blessed Name of Jesus
That name of matchless worth,
Far above all it is exalted
In both heaven and in earth,
The Lamb of God, Redeemer,
The very essence of God's Word,
The blessed name of Jesus,
Master, Saviour, Lord.

a. franklin staples

September 3, 1995

Copyright © 1995 by A. Franklin Staples