The Power of Jesus' Name

From: Messages of God's Love: 1978

• 1 min. read • grade level: 6

A missionary was traveling up the Congo River in Africa, and as evening drew on, he looked for a safe place to camp for the night. He had heard that there were cannibals in the area, and as the shadows of evening lengthened he was not a little concerned. “What will they do with me if they find me?” he thought.

Suddenly he heard voices of men and women singing, and as he listened closely, he made out the words of the grand old hymn of praise which he had sung in his homeland years before.

All hail the power of Jesus’ name!

Let angels prostrate fall;

Bring forth the royal diadem

And crown Him Lord of all.

All his fear disappeared. He knew he was safe with friends. Rowing his boat to shore he walked over to where the natives were singing and joined them in their song of praise.

“Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Rev. 1:5,6⁵And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, ⁶And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (Revelation 1:5‑6).

ML-12/31/1978

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Messages of God's Love: 1978

• Friend of God, A

• Tramp's Friend, The

• Power of Jesus' Name, The

• Burden Gone, The