Jeremy Riddle - His Name Is Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
There's only One strong enough to save There's only One who overcame the grave There's only One whose worthy of all praise
In His hands, the keys of death and hell And in His name, a power that can heal And by His blood, our sins are washed away
His name is Jesus... His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God!
Oh nations kneel! And glorify the Lord Let all the earth Tremble for He comes! And He will judge the living and the dead
The Son of Man coming on the clouds With trumpet sound and every knee will bow And tongue confess, the Name above all names!
His name is Jesus... His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God!
His name is Jesus... His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God!
He is counselor He is mighty God He's the prince of peace The omnipotent
He is wonderful He is radiant The almighty God
His name is Jesus... His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God!
His name is Jesus... His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God!
Praise Praise Your holy holy holy name The name truly above every other name The name high and exalted The name over power and authority Over sickness, darkness, disease Over all ailment Over suicide All hail the name of Jesus All bow before the name of Jesus All hail the name of Jesus
We worship You We give our lives to You Yes, we sing out Oh, yes we cry out
Oh, yes we worship You We give our lives to You Oh, we sing out Oh, we cry out
His name is Jesus... His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God!
His name is Jesus... Jesus... Wonderful... Counselor... Almighty God
Video
HIS NAME IS JESUS (SINGLE) – LIVE IN THE PRAYER ROOM | JEREMY RIDDLE
Meaning & Inspiration
Jeremy Riddle's "His Name Is Jesus," released as part of the "Live in the Prayer Room" album in late 2022, is a powerful declaration of faith that anchors itself firmly in the absolute supremacy and salvific power of Jesus Christ. The song transcends a simple musical offering, becoming a vibrant testament to the core tenets of Christian belief, articulated through vivid biblical imagery and theological truths. The central message, undeniably, is the unique and unmatched authority vested in the name of Jesus. Riddle meticulously crafts his lyrics to emphasize His exclusivity in salvation and victory over death, echoing sentiments found in scriptures like Acts 4:12, which 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." The assertion that He alone overcame the grave is a direct nod to the resurrection, the cornerstone of Christian hope, as proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.
The song then delves into the profound implications of Jesus' identity and work. The imagery of "His hands, the keys of death and hell" powerfully evokes Revelation 1:18, where Jesus declares, "I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades." This signifies His absolute dominion over sin, death, and the spiritual realm. Furthermore, the assurance that "in His name, a power that can heal" and "by His blood, our sins are washed away" directly references biblical promises of forgiveness and restoration through Christ's sacrifice, found in passages like 1 John 1:7 ("but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin") and Isaiah 53:5 ("But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed").
The chorus, a resounding declaration of "His name is Jesus... His name is Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God!", draws directly from Isaiah 9:6, a Messianic prophecy that foretells the coming of Jesus and enumerates His divine attributes. This repetition serves not just as a lyrical hook, but as a liturgical affirmation, imprinting these foundational truths upon the listener. The subsequent verses escalate the grandeur of this message, calling "nations kneel" and the "earth tremble," referencing the ultimate cosmic acknowledgment of Christ's sovereignty, as described in Philippians 2:10-11: "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 prophetic imagery of "the Son of Man coming on the clouds" with "every knee will bow, and tongue confess, the Name above all names!" directly mirrors the vision presented in Revelation 1:7 and reinforces the ultimate triumph and return of Christ. The song's extended worship section, listing titles like "Prince of Peace" and "omnipotent," further reinforces His divine nature and authority, providing a rich tapestry of biblical descriptions. The powerful conclusion, a fervent plea to "hail the name of Jesus" and "bow before the name of Jesus" in relation to overcoming sickness, darkness, and despair, directly connects His salvific power to tangible, earthly struggles, reflecting the ongoing work of His redemptive grace in the lives of believers. "His Name Is Jesus" is, in essence, a concentrated expression of biblical theology set to music, a call to worship that centers entirely on the unparalleled glory and power of Jesus Christ.