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Take the name of Jesus with you,
Child of sorrow and of woe;
It will joy and comfort give you,
Take it then where’er you go.
Child of sorrow and of woe;
It will joy and comfort give you,
Take it then where’er you go.
Precious name! Oh, how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav’n;
Precious name! Oh, how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav’n.
Hope of earth and joy of heav’n;
Precious name! Oh, how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav’n.
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Take the name of Jesus ever,
As a shield from every snare.
If temptations ’round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in prayer.
As a shield from every snare.
If temptations ’round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in prayer.
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Oh, the precious name of Jesus,
How it thrills our souls with joy;
All the favor of the Father
In this name we may enjoy.
How it thrills our souls with joy;
All the favor of the Father
In this name we may enjoy.
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At the name of Jesus bowing,
Falling prostrate at His feet,
Claim His vict’ry over evil
And the enemy defeat.
Falling prostrate at His feet,
Claim His vict’ry over evil
And the enemy defeat.
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Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Lydia O. Baxter (1809–1874), was a bedridden invalid for much of her life, but that didn’t keep her from leading a life full of service and encouragement. She and her sister participated in establishing the Baptist Church in Petersburg, New York. After her marriage, she and her husband moved to New York City, where her home became known as a gathering place for preachers, evangelists, and Christian workers who would come to her for inspiration and advice. Even if she was bedridden, folks who paid a visit to her sick-room were not so much a comfort to her as they were encouraged by her in their own lives.
Mrs. Baxter studied the Bible carefully and especially enjoyed learning the meaning of the names mentioned in the Scriptures. Of all the biblical names she knew, the name of Jesus meant the most to her. Whenever she was questioned about her cheery disposition, despite her physical limitations, she would reply, “I have a very special armor. I have the name of Jesus. When the tempter tries to make me blue or despondent, I mention the name of Jesus, and he can’t get through to me anymore. ” The hymn, “Take the Name of Jesus with You, ” was most likely written by her in her sick-bed four years before her death in 1874. William H. Doane composed the music for this text shortly after Mrs. Baxter wrote it, and the hymn was first published in the hymnal, “Pure Gold, ” in 1871. The hymn was frequently used during the Moody-Sankey evangelistic campaigns, toward the end of the nineteenth century. Although she wrote a number of other gospel hymns, this is the only one that is still in wide use today. It has often been used in church services as a closing hymn since it provides an important reminder to go out each day, taking His name while sharing with others what Jesus has done for us. In a sense the hymn is a reality of the personal testimony of Lidia Baxter‘s experiences lifting high the name of Jesus throughout her life.
Lewis Codington
I love you Jesus forever more. You are my hope my healer and my everything in you I have my refuge... Thank you My Lord , my savior and everything
Ibadan, Nigeria
I woke up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep and trying to pray and read the word of God, when the Holy Spirit dropped this hymn that I have learnt from my childhood but forgotten over the years to my mind. Thank you Jesus, for the power in your name.
God is eminent in the words of this song.... thank you Jesus for giving us access to that name.... JESUS!!!
Birmingham, United Kingdom
One of the most beautiful hymns. Every verse is a personal connection with God.
Yaounde, Center, Cameroon
I'm always blessed when singing this hymn. Since my childhood in the Apostolic Church Cameroon at the Obili assembly we have been singing this hymn with a martial beat.
Ondo, Ondo West / Ondo State, Nigeria
My childhood song, this song reminds me of church of Christ & my dad, Pa J. O Makinde
London, United Kingdom
Best God
Bonn, Germany
One of favourite hymns. It came to mind, so I did a quick search and here I am.
Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria
This name reminds me of the power that is embedded in the name of Jesus. It pops up in my mind this evening and I really feeled elated to go through it once again.