Lyrics
Verse 1
Crowds have lined the narrow street
To see this man from Galilee
"Just a carpenter," some say, "leading fools astray"
Yet many kneel to give Him praise
And in His eyes they glimpse the pow'r
That sees the hearts of all men
And He knows His Father's mind
He speaks His Father's words
For He comes in the name of the Lord (there is strength in the name of the Lord)
Chorus
There is strength in the name of the Lord
There is power in the name of the Lord
There is hope in the name of the Lord
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Verse 2
When my plans have fallen through (I will call upon the Lord)
And when my strength is nearly gone (I will trust in You)
With nothing left to do (depend on You), but just depend on You (powerful)
And the power of Your name (Your name is powerful)
And when we call upon Your name
Your strength through weakness to show (we can know)
We can know the Master's plan, extend the Master's hand
When we come in the name of the Lord (there is strength in the name of the Lord)
Chorus (with echoes)
There is strength in the name of the Lord
There is power in the name of the Lord
There is hope in the name of the Lord
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Bridge
His name will be worshiped forever
Creator, Redeemer and King (we worship the King of kings)
Chorus
There is strength in the name of the Lord
There is power in the name of the Lord
There is hope in the name of the Lord
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Outro
Blessed is he who comes
Blessed is he who comes
In the name of the Lord
The name of the Lord!
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This a cappella praise song opens with a scene from the Gospels: crowds lining a narrow street to see the man from Galilee. Some dismiss Him as "just a carpenter" leading fools astray, yet many kneel in praise. The refrain "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" recalls the welcome shouted at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
The chorus lists what the name of the Lord brings: strength, power and hope. The second verse moves from the crowd to the singer, describing plans that fall through and strength that runs low, and answering with a decision to call on the Lord and depend on Him.
The bridge looks ahead, declaring that His name will be worshiped forever and naming Him Creator, Redeemer and King. Echo vocals in the lyrics give the arrangement a call-and-response feel, which fits the group singing the song in harmony.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 118:26 The psalm blesses the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the line the chorus repeats.
- Matthew 21:9 Crowds welcome Jesus into Jerusalem with the same blessing on the one who comes in the Lord's name.
- Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is described as a strong tower where the righteous find safety.