Christafari - What A Beautiful Name Lyrics
Lyrics
You were the Word at the beginning
One With God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
You didn't want heaven without us
So Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great, Your love was greater
What could separate us now
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silenced the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring
Praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever our God reigns (God You reign)
Yours is the Kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
(Repeat)
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Video
What A Beautiful Name - Christafari (Official Music Video) Hillsong Worship cover [Avion Blackman]
Meaning & Inspiration
Christafari's "What A Beautiful Name," released as part of their 2019 album *Dub Supreme*, is a powerful declaration of faith that dives deep into the profound significance of Jesus Christ's identity and redemptive work. This song isn't just a collection of words set to music; it's a vibrant exposition of core Christian tenets, drawing heavily from Scripture to illuminate the awe-inspiring nature of Christ. From its opening lines, which echo John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God," the song establishes Jesus as the eternal Word, present from creation's dawn. This divine glory, once veiled, is now fully manifest in Christ, the central figure of Christian belief. The chorus itself, a repeated affirmation of the beauty and incomparability of Jesus' name, serves as a potent reminder of His supreme worth, a sentiment echoed in Philippians 2:9, which states, "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name."
The narrative of the song then shifts to the remarkable act of salvation, highlighting Jesus' sacrificial love. The lyrics speak of His willingness to descend from heaven, driven by a desire not to experience eternity without humanity. This profound act is directly referenced in themes found throughout Scripture, particularly in the concept of God's immeasurable love demonstrated through Christ's incarnation and sacrifice. The passage in Romans 8:38-39 perfectly encapsulates this sentiment, assuring believers that "neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The song emphasizes that Christ's love is greater than any sin, a theological bedrock of Christian hope.
Further exploring the resurrection, "What A Beautiful Name" recounts the victory over death and the grave. The imagery of the torn veil before Him and death's inability to hold Him speaks directly to the power of His resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith as described in 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, which rejoices in death being swallowed up in victory. The triumphant declaration that "the heavens are roaring, Praise of Your glory" captures the cosmic significance of Christ's ascension and reign, affirming His unique position as King and God who reigns eternally, as stated in Revelation 19:16. The song concludes with an emphatic emphasis on the unassailable power inherent in Jesus' name, proclaiming His sovereignty and the fact that His name is indeed above all names, aligning perfectly with the biblical assertion that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth" (Philippians 2:10). Through its rich theological content and scriptural resonance, "What A Beautiful Name" serves as an inspiring anthem, magnifying the unique and magnificent identity of Jesus Christ.