Elevation Worship - Jesus Be The Name Lyrics
Lyrics
(Be magnified Jesus)
Jesus
Jesus
I could sing Your name for all my life
And still find more to love each time
Jesus be the Name ever on my lips
It's sweeter every time that I call on it
There's just something 'bout Your Name
There's just something 'bout Your Name
There's just something 'bout Your Name
That makes me cry holy
There is no other name
There is no other name
There is no other name
Jesus You're worthy
You have been the friend who never left
I won't forget Your faithfulness
Jesus be the Name ever on my lips
It's sweeter every time that I call on it
There's just something 'bout Your Name
There's just something 'bout Your Name
There's just something 'bout Your Name
That makes me cry holy
There is no other name oh
There is no other name
There is no other name
Jesus You're worthy
We sing
There's just something 'bout Your Name oh Jesus
There's just something 'bout Your Name
There's just something 'bout Your Name
That makes me cry holy
There is no other name I know
There is no other name
There is no other name
Jesus You're worthy
Yes You are
Oh Oh Oh
Jesus Your Name is like the morning light
The one the darkness can't deny
The resurrection and the life
Jesus
Jesus Your Name can save, Your Name can heal
Your Name can make the storm be still
You never fail, You never will
Jesus
Jesus the bread of life broken for us
The wounded and the worthy one
The first the last and soon to come
Jesus
Jesus the King who overwhelmed the grave
The Lord who will forever reign
The Name above all other names
Jesus
Oh Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Oh Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Oh Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Oh Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Jesus
Oh Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name above it all
Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Oh Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Oh Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Shout His Name
Jesus
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Jesus
Oh Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Oh Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Jesus
Oh Jesus be the Name (Be the Name, be the Name)
Jesus be the Name
Oh Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Oh oh oh
All the glory
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Jesus
Give Him glory, give Him glory
Oh oh oh (High and lifted up)
Oh oh oh (All the glory's Yours)
Oh oh oh
Jesus
(Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory)
Come on sing it again
(Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory)
(Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory)
There's healing in Your Name
There's healing in Your Name
There's healing in Your Name
It makes me cry holy
There's freedom in Your Name
There's freedom in Your Name
There's freedom in Your Name
It makes me cry holy
There's salvation in Your Name
Salvation in Your Name alone
Salvation in Your Name
It makes me cry holy
Sing Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
Jesus be the Name
That gets all the glory
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Video
Jesus Be The Name | Elevation Worship (feat. Tiffany Hudson)
Meaning & Inspiration
Elevation Worship's "Jesus Be The Name," released as a compelling single on 2025-10-17, immediately establishes itself as a profound declaration of devotion and an anthem of the unrivaled power of Christ's name. The song wastes no time in diving into its central theme, urging the listener to center their worship and very existence around the person of Jesus, portraying His name not merely as an identifier, but as the source of all spiritual truth and experience.
The narrative of "Jesus Be The Name" unfolds as a deeply personal yet universally resonant affirmation. It begins with an intimate confession: "I could sing Your name for all my life / And still find more to love each time / Jesus be the Name ever on my lips / It's sweeter every time that I call on it." This expression speaks to the inexhaustible depths of discovering Christ, mirroring Psalm 34:8, which invites us to "taste and see that the Lord is good." The name of Jesus is presented as a wellspring of unending sweetness and revelation, a truth that becomes more profound with each encounter. This personal experience then expands into a corporate cry, acknowledging an intrinsic holiness that moves the spirit: "There's just something 'bout Your Name / That makes me cry holy." This response is born from a recognition of His divine majesty, reminiscent of the heavenly beings in Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8 who ceaselessly proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty."
The song then emphatically declares the exclusivity and supreme worthiness of Jesus: "There is no other name / Jesus You're worthy." This powerful statement directly echoes the foundational truth of Acts 4:12, which unequivocally states, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." It anchors the song’s message in the singular hope found in Christ alone, while simultaneously affirming His inherent worthiness of all praise and adoration, a theme consistently woven throughout the book of Revelation, such as in Revelation 5:12 where He is declared worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise. Further into the song, the lyrics highlight His unwavering presence and loyalty, proclaiming, "You have been the friend who never left / I won't forget Your faithfulness." This speaks to the comforting promise of Matthew 28:20, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age," and reminds us of the Lord's unchanging character, whose mercies "are new every morning; great is your faithfulness," as celebrated in Lamentations 3:22-23.
The latter half of "Jesus Be The Name" builds into a magnificent litany of Christ's attributes and deeds, each line a theological declaration rooted in Scripture. He is lauded as the "morning light," echoing John 8:12 where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life," a light that "the darkness can't deny," as powerfully stated in John 1:5. He is "the resurrection and the life," a direct quotation from John 11:25, embodying the ultimate victory over death. The song praises His capacity to "save," "heal," and "make the storm be still," recalling countless biblical accounts of His miracles, from casting out demons and healing the sick in Matthew 8:16-17 to calming the tempest in Mark 4:39, assuring us, "You never fail, You never will," a testament to His unchangeable nature as described in Hebrews 13:8.
Moreover, the song paints Jesus as "the bread of life broken for us," referencing John 6:35, where He identifies Himself as the sustenance for eternal living. He is the "wounded and the worthy one," powerfully bringing to mind Isaiah 53:5, which prophesies, "by his wounds we are healed," connecting His sacrifice with our salvation. He is "the first the last and soon to come," a direct affirmation of His eternal sovereignty and future return as proclaimed in Revelation 1:8 and 22:13. Ultimately, He is "the King who overwhelmed the grave," a celebration of His resurrection victory over death and sin (1 Corinthians 15:54-57), "the Lord who will forever reign" (Daniel 7:14), and unequivocally, "The Name above all other names." This climactic declaration grounds itself in Philippians 2:9-11, where we are taught that God "exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The fervent desire expressed, "Oh Jesus be the Name / That gets all the glory," is a biblical mandate found in 1 Peter 4:11, ensuring that "in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ." The concluding affirmations of "healing," "freedom," and "salvation" in His name further underscore the holistic redemptive power that flows from Christ, referencing promises like James 5:14-15 for healing, John 8:36 for freedom, and Acts 4:12 for salvation.
As a piece of worship, "Jesus Be The Name" functions as a robust invitation to deeper adoration and a public declaration of faith. While the review's focus remains on the message over musicality, it's evident that Elevation Worship has crafted a lyrical landscape designed to be sung with conviction, its repetitive refrains embedding profound truths into the hearts of those who engage with it. The song's structure, moving from personal devotion to a grand enumeration of Christ's attributes, makes it exceptionally suitable for corporate worship, unifying voices in a shared exaltation. It inspires believers to not just know about Jesus, but to proclaim His name and live in the transformative power it carries daily. This song serves as a potent reminder of the singular importance and efficacy of the name of Jesus, encouraging a constant, conscious acknowledgement of His Lordship in every aspect of life, stirring hearts to genuine reverence and joyful praise.