Travis Cottrell - What A Beautiful Name / Agnus Dei (Medley) Lyrics
Lyrics
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
What a beautiful name it is, what a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus Christ, my King
What a beautiful name it is, nothing compares to this
What a beautiful name it is, the name of Jesus
You didn't want heaven without us
So, Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great, Your love was greater
What could separate us now?
What a wonderful name it is, what a wonderful name it is
The name of Jesus Christ, my King
What a wonderful name it is, nothing compares to this
What a wonderful name it is, the name of Jesus
What a wonderful name it is, the name of Jesus
Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You
You silenced the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again...
You have no rival, You have no equal
Now and forever, God, You reign
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
What a powerful name it is, what a powerful name it is
The name of Jesus Christ, my King
What a powerful name it is, nothing can stand against
What a powerful name it is, the name of Jesus
You have no rival, You have no equal
Now and forever, God, You reign
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
The Name above all names!...
Holy, holy
Are You Lord, God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb
'Cause You are holy, holy
Are You Lord, God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb!...
You are holy!
What a beautiful name it is, what a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus Christ, my King
What a beautiful name it is, nothing compares to this
What a beautiful name it is, the name of Jesus
What a beautiful name it is, the name of Jesus
What a beautiful name it is, the name of Jesus
Video
Travis Cottrell feat. Lily Cottrell - What A Beautiful Name / Agnus Dei (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Travis Cottrell's "What A Beautiful Name / Agnus Dei (Medley)," released on March 9, 2018, is a powerful and deeply resonant worship experience that masterfully weaves together two profound expressions of faith. This medley isn't just a collection of songs; it's an unfolding narrative of divine revelation, sacrificial love, and ultimate triumph, rooted firmly in biblical truth. The song begins by declaring the eternal nature of Jesus, the Word present at the very inception of creation, as John 1:1-3 so eloquently states, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." This inherent glory, once hidden, is now fully manifest in Christ, a theme echoed in Colossians 1:15-17, which calls Him "the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." The central refrain, proclaiming "What a beautiful name it is," acts as a cornerstone, underscoring the incomparable majesty of Jesus, the Messiah and King.
The lyrical journey then pivots to the extraordinary love of God, highlighting His desire for relationship so intensely that He bridged the chasm between heaven and earth. The sentiment that "You didn't want heaven without us" points to the heart of God's redemptive plan, a love that is not merely powerful but actively seeks out and embraces humanity, even in its brokenness. The profound realization that "my sin was great, Your love was greater" directly confronts the weight of our transgressions, contrasting it with the overwhelming, unmerited grace found in Christ, as powerfully declared in Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This section beautifully transitions to the "wonderful name" of Jesus, emphasizing the miraculous nature of His saving power.
The medley's narrative crescendos with the victorious resurrection of Christ. Lines like "Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You" and "You silenced the boast of sin and grave" vividly recall the events of Good Friday and Easter, as depicted in passages such as Matthew 27:51, which speaks of the temple veil tearing, and 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, which triumphantly declares, "Where, death, is your victory? Where, death, is your sting?" The resurrection isn't just a historical event; it's the foundation of our hope, proving His absolute authority over sin and death. This leads into the declaration of His singular sovereignty: "You have no rival, You have no equal," a truth proclaimed throughout Scripture, recognizing Him as supreme ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords (1 Timothy 6:15). The repeated emphasis on "The Name above all names" directly references Philippians 2:9-11, which states, "Therefore 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 inclusion of the "Agnus Dei" section, with its "Holy, holy / Are You Lord, God Almighty / Worthy is the Lamb," is a profound and fitting conclusion. This directly echoes the worship described in Revelation 4:8 and 5:12, where the elders fall down before the Lamb, declaring His holiness and worthiness to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise. The repetition of "What a beautiful name it is," now layered with the adoration of the Lamb, solidifies the song's message: the name of Jesus is not merely beautiful; it is holy, powerful, and worthy of all worship, for it is the name through which salvation, redemption, and eternal life are made possible. Cottrell's rendition serves as a powerful reminder of the core tenets of Christian faith, offering an inspiring and scripturally rich call to worship.