Folk Spiritual
In Jesus' Name
Words: Ryan Daniel Cornett
Music: Ryan Daniel Cornett
Tune: IN JESUS' NAME
Meter: Irregular
Stanza 1
Let's call on the Heavenly Father in Jesus' name,
Let's call on the Heavenly Father in Jesus' name,
Let's call on the Heavenly Father in Jesus' name,
That Name above all other names.
Stanza 2
Let's give Him the glory and honor in Jesus' name,
Let's give Him the glory and honor in Jesus' name,
Let's give Him the glory and honor in Jesus' name,
That Name above all other names.
Stanza 3
Let's humbly confess, seeking pardon in Jesus' name,
Let's humbly confess, seeking pardon in Jesus' name,
Let's humbly confess, seeking pardon in Jesus' name,
That Name above all other names.
Stanza 4
Let's thank Him for giving salvation in Jesus' name,
Let's thank Him for giving salvation in Jesus' name,
Let's thank Him for giving salvation in Jesus' name,
That Name above all other names.
Stanza 5
Let's stand in the gap for the hurting in Jesus' name,
Let's stand in the gap for the hurting in Jesus' name,
Let's stand in the gap for the hurting in Jesus' name,
That Name above all other names.
About the song
In Jesus' Name is a congregational call to prayer, leading believers through adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication (A.C.T.S.) as they approach the Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ. With its repeated declaration of Christ's exalted name, the song emphasizes His unique authority as our Mediator and the privilege of bringing every prayer before God through Him.
Themes
Scripture references
Matthew 6:9-13; John 14:13-14; John 16:23-24; Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Hebrews 4:14-16; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17; 1 John 1:9; James 5:16