In Matthew 1:21, we read these blessed words: "And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins." There are many wonderful names and titles ascribed to Christ throughout the Bible. A few of them are -- Counselor -- Emmanuel -- Messiah -- Rose of Sharon -- Sun of Righteousness! But to the child of God, the sweetest name of all is "Jesus"!
This lovely hymn, by Jean Perry, first appeared in a hymnal published in 1916 especially for use at the Moody Bible Institute.
"I know of a Name, a beautiful Name, that angels brought down to earth;
They whispered it low, one night long ago, to a maiden of lowly birth.
I know of a Name, a beautiful Name, that unto a Babe was given;
The stars glittered bright, throughout that glad night, and angels praised God in heaven.
The One of that Name, my Saviour became, my Saviour of Calvary;
My sins nailed Him there; my burdens He bare; He suffered all this for me.
I love that blest Name, that wonderful Name, made higher than all in heaven;
It was whispered, I know, in my heart long ago---to Jesus my life I've given.
That beautiful Name, that beautiful Name, from sin has power to free us!
That beautiful Name -- that wonderful Name -- that matchless Name is Jesus!"
As we prepare our hearts for the coming Lord's Day, let us lift our voices in praise and worship to the One whose Name is above every name!! Praise the Lord!
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