Matt Redman - In The Name Lyrics
Lyrics
In the name of Jesus, all fear must go now
In the name of Jesus, perfect peace
In the name of Jesus, burdens be lifted
In the name of Jesus we believe
No other name has power to say
Your sins are forgiven, rise up unashamed
And no other name has power to say
Go live in my healing, wake up from the grave
Yours is the victory that cannot be denied
Yours is the majesty that makes the darkness hide
Yours is the saving breath that brings us back to life
In the name of Jesus, the name of Jesus
Yours is the kingdom and the throne forevermore
Yours is the power every knee will bow before
Yours is the glory all Your people stand in awe
In the name of Jesus, the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus, the name of Jesus
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Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name (Lyrics And Chords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Matt Redman's "In The Name" from the 2020 release *Let There Be Wonder (Digital Deluxe)* is a profound anthem that anchors itself in the unshakeable authority and redemptive power of Jesus' name. The song doesn't simply offer a pleasant melody; it dives deep into the theological bedrock of Christian faith, declaring truths that resonate with the very core of God's promises to humanity. The foundational message is one of liberation and dominion through the singular name of Jesus. When Redman sings of "all fear must go" and "burdens be lifted," it echoes the ancient prophet Isaiah’s words, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to those who are bound" (Isaiah 61:1). This is not mere suggestion; it is a pronouncement of divine will, accessible through faith in Christ.
The song powerfully articulates the unique efficacy of Jesus’ name, stating unequivocally that "No other name has power to say Your sins are forgiven, rise up unashamed." This directly references the declaration made by Peter before the Sanhedrin in Acts 4:12: "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is not another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved." The imagery of rising "unashamed" is a direct consequence of Christ's atoning sacrifice, as Paul writes in Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Furthermore, the lines about going to "live in my healing, wake up from the grave" speak to the resurrection power inherent in Jesus, the ultimate triumph over sin and death. Jesus Himself declared, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live" (John 11:25).
The latter half of the song pivots to a declaration of Christ's ultimate sovereignty and victory. Phrases like "Yours is the victory that cannot be denied" and "Yours is the majesty that makes the darkness hide" recall the prophetic psalm of David, "The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!" (Psalm 97:1). The profound truth that "every knee will bow before" Him is a direct echo of Philippians 2:9-11, which states that God has highly exalted Him, "so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The song culminates in a breathtaking affirmation of Christ's eternal reign and glory, a truth that should inspire awe and unwavering trust. "In The Name" is more than just a song; it’s a theological declaration, a rallying cry of faith, and a powerful reminder of the unparalleled authority and love found in Jesus Christ.