Lyrics
Verse 1
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
Chorus
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
Verse 2
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
Bridge
He's the reason we have gathered in this place
He's the focus and the center of our praise
Jesus
Jesus
He's the reason we have gathered in this place
Jesus
Jesus
Chorus
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
He's as close as the mention of His name
Jesus
Jesus
Bridge
He's the reason we have gathered in this place
He's the focus and the center of our praise
Jesus
Jesus
He's the reason we have gathered in this place
Jesus
Jesus
Outro
(There is power in the name)
Jesus
(There is healing in the name)
Jesus
(There is salvation in the name)
Jesus
(There is strength in the name)
Jesus
(There is grace in the name)
Jesus
(There is freedom in the name)
Jesus
(Only one name)
Jesus
(Only one name, one name, one name)
Jesus
(One day every knee will bow)
Jesus
(And every tongue confess)
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The lyric builds worship around the nearness and authority associated with the name of Jesus. Repetition keeps the focus narrow: Christ is presented as the reason for gathering and the center of praise. The outro broadens that confession by naming power, healing, salvation, strength, grace, and freedom. Rather than developing a narrative, the song functions as a congregational declaration, returning continually to a single name as the source of hope and help.
Its final lines clearly echo Philippians 2, where every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord. The emphasis on salvation in His name also aligns with Acts 4:12, which identifies Jesus as the name by which salvation is given. These connections support the song’s central claim without making divine presence dependent on a formula. The repeated name serves as confession and praise, directing attention toward Christ’s identity and the biblical promises associated with His saving work.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 2:10-11 The outro echoes every knee bowing and every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord.
- Acts 4:12 The passage identifies Jesus as the name through which salvation is given.