Traditional Hymns

Blessed Be the Name

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1. All praise to Him who reigns above
In majesty supreme,
Who gave His Son for man to die,
That He might man redeem.

Refrain Blessed be the name,
blessed be the name,
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name,
blessed be the name,
Blessed be the name of the Lord!

2. His name above all names shall stand,
Exalted more and more,
At God the Father’s own right hand,
Where angel hosts adore.
Refrain

3. Redeemer, Savior, Friend of man
Once ruined by the fall,
Thou hast devised salvation’s plan,
For Thou hast died for all.
Refrain

4. His name shall be the Counselor,
The mighty Prince of Peace,
Of all earth’s kingdoms Conqueror,
Whose reign shall never cease.
Refrain

Words by: USA campmeeting chorus
Music by: USA campmeeting melody;
Arr. by Ralph E. Hudson. Words by William H. Clark
Video so you can sing along to Blessed Be the Name

🌟 Origins of the Hymn

Biblical Inspiration:
The phrase “Blessed be the name of the Lord” comes directly from Job, who praised God even in suffering. This theme of unwavering praise is central to the hymn.

William H. Clark (1854–1925): A Free Methodist pastor and later bishop, Clark served faithfully for over forty years. He wrote the verses of Blessed Be the Name in 1888, first published in Showers of Blessing (Philadelphia, 1888)

Ralph E. Hudson (1843–1901): Hudson, a gospel song composer, added the refrain (“Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name of the Lord!”) and composed the tune. He was known for adapting existing hymns and creating memorable refrains

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First Publication: Clark’s version was copyrighted in 1888 and appeared in Hymns of the Christian’s Life (1891). Hudson’s tune and refrain gave it the lively gospel-song character that made it popular in camp meetings and revivals