Lyrics
[Part 1: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name]
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown Him Lord of all
And crown Him Lord of all
(Repeat multiple times with choir)
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown Him Lord of all
[Part 2: Maba Wo Nwu Nase / Wo Nkyɛn Nara Nyame Eii]
Maba wo nwu nase
(I have come under your covering)
Ɔsoro kronkron kronkron
(Holy Holy Heavens)
Otumfo nanim hɔ
(In the presence of the Almighty)
Ɔdom nnepa ahyɛ wo ma
(You are full of grace and good works)
Me kuruwa ayɛ ma abu so
(My cup overflows)
Nepa nyinaa yɛ me de
(All good things are mine)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Wo nkyɛn tena nayɛ
(Your dwelling place is good)
Ahome wɔ wo mu
(There is life in you)
Wo dwodwo me koma
(You calm my heart)
Ɔdɔ na wo de ahoa me
(I boast in your love)
Wahyɛ mafunu mu ma
(I am satisfied)
Ayeyi nnwom na meto
(I will sing your praise)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Makoma ahyɛ nnase ma
(My heart overflows with gratitude)
Awurade metena wo nkyɛn
(Lord I will dwell with you)
Awurade metena wo nkyɛn
(Lord I will dwell with you)
Na m'adɔ nea wodɔ
(And love what you love)
Na mayɛ nea wo pɛ
(And do as you please)
Awurade metena wo nkyɛn
(Lord I will dwell with you)
Na m'adɔ nea wodɔ
(And love what you love)
Na mayɛ nea wo pɛ
(And do as you please)
Awurade metena wo nkyɛn
(Lord I will dwell with you)
Me twa wafɔre muka hu hyia
(I go round your altar of sacrifice)
Na me re ma w'ate maseda nnwom
(I will let you hear of my songs of thanksgiving)
Na mɛka wo anwanwa de nyinaa
(I will testify of your wondrous works)
Yehowah medɔ wo fi tena bea
(Jehovah, I love your dwelling place)
Ampa ampa
(Truly, indeed)
Yehowah medɔ wo fi tena bea
(Jehovah, I love your dwelling place)
Yehowah medɔ wo fi tena bea
(Jehovah, I love your dwelling place)
Wo nkyɛn n'ara Nyame eii
(Nearer my God to Thee)
Wo nkyɛn n'ara Nyame eii
(Nearer to Thee)
(Repeated multiple times with choir and ad-libs)
Na m'adɔ nea wodɔ
(And love what you love)
Na mayɛ nea wo pɛ
(And do as you please)
Awurade ei metena wo nkyɛn
(Lord I will dwell with you)
Wo nkyɛn ha yia na metena oo
(It is your presence I will dwell)
Na m'adɔ nea wodɔ
(And love what you love)
Na mayɛ nea wo pɛ
(And do as you please)
Awurade ei metena wo nkyɛn
(Lord I will dwell with you)
[Outro / Spoken Words]
Thank you Lord.
Thank you.
Your presence is heaven to us.
We are okay here in your presence.
Just to love on you tonight.
And be loved by you tonight.
To love on you tonight.
And be loved by you tonight.
Thank you.
In this atmosphere, anything can happen.
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
In His Presence joins a classic English hymn with Twi expressions of gratitude, surrender, and desire for nearness to God. The opening crowns Jesus as Lord of all, establishing worship as the song’s first movement. The Twi sections then become more intimate: the worshiper comes under God’s covering, celebrates an overflowing cup, and describes divine presence as a dwelling place of life, calm, love, and satisfaction.
Gratitude repeatedly fills the heart, but the lyric does not stop at comfort. Dwelling near God is connected with loving what God loves and doing what God desires. References to circling the altar, offering thanksgiving, and declaring wondrous works closely echo Psalm 26:6-8. The overflowing cup recalls Psalm 23:5-6, where provision and dwelling in the Lord’s house appear together. The closing words rest in the assurance of being loved in God’s presence. Across its languages and borrowed hymn lines, the medley moves from public exaltation to thankful communion and willing obedience.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 26:6-8 The psalm joins God’s altar, thanksgiving, wondrous works, and love for God’s dwelling.
- Psalm 23:5-6 The psalm links an overflowing cup with lasting fellowship in the Lord’s house.