This is hymn 24 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
HYMN 24: THAT WONDERFUL NAME
1. That wonderful name, Jesus!
That wonderful name, Jesus!
That wonderful name, Jesus!
There is no other name I know.
2. The Great Redeemer, Jesus!
His blood washed me clean, Jesus!
And now I am saved, Jesus!
There is no other name I know.
3. The Great Physician, Jesus!
His stripes health me, Jesus!
And now I am whole, Jesus!
There is no other name I know.
4. The Great Lord of Host, Jesus!
His truth set me free, Jesus!
I am free indeed, Jesus!
There is no other name I know.
5. The Great Provider, Jesus!
He supplies my needs, Jesus!
And now 1 am full, Jesus
There is no other name I know.
6.My Great Companion, Jesus!
Always by my side, Jesus!
I have a sure Friend, Jesus!
There is no other name I know.
7. The Soon Coming King, Jesus!
Coming back for me, Jesus!
I will reign with Him, Jesus!
There is no other name I know.
8. Let us praise His Name, Jesus!
Name above all Name, Jesus!
Let us shout His Name, Jesus!
I will sing I will shout, JESUS!
THAT WONDERFUL NAME HYMN COMMENTARY
Beloved in Christ, this jubilant hymn, “That Wonderful Name, Jesus,” is a powerful and repetitive declaration of the supremacy and sufficiency of our Savior. It is less a linear narrative and more a spiraling celebration, with each verse unveiling another facet of His glory and another benefit we receive through His Name. It is a hymn that builds from a simple confession into a triumphant shout, reminding us that every need of the human soul is met completely in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Why Sing This Hymn
We sing this hymn to meditate on the multifaceted power of Jesus’ name, to testify to His specific works in our lives, and to engage in joyful, repetitive praise that drives His supremacy deep into our hearts. It is a hymn of personal testimony, spiritual warfare, and eschatological hope, all centered on one name.
1. It is a Hymn of Exclusive Devotion (Verse 1)
The hymn begins with a burst of adoration for the name itself: “That wonderful name, Jesus!” The triple repetition is an expression of awe and love. This leads to the foundational confession of Christian faith: “There is no other name I know.” This is a statement of exclusive loyalty and trust. In a world of many options, philosophies, and saviors, our hope, our song, and our allegiance are fixed on one name alone—the name given above every name (Philippians 2:9).
2-6. It is a Hymn of Personal Testimony to His Offices (Verses 2-6)
Each subsequent verse pairs a majestic title of Christ with a personal, present-tense testimony of what He has done for me:
- The Great Redeemer: I am saved; His blood washed me clean.
- The Great Physician: I am whole; His stripes healed me.
- The Great Lord of Hosts: I am free indeed; His truth liberated me.
- The Great Provider: I am full; He supplies my needs.
- My Great Companion: I have a sure Friend; He is always by my side.
This structure is profoundly instructive. It shows that doctrine is not dry; it is the truth that saves, heals, frees, provides, and companions. Each verse ends with the same anchoring refrain, emphasizing that all these blessings flow from the one, wonderful Name.
7. It is a Hymn of Blessed Hope and Future Glory (Verse 7)
The testimony looks forward to the culmination of our faith. He is “The Soon Coming King” who is personally “Coming back for me.” Our present relationship leads to a future destiny: “I will reign with Him.” Even our eternal hope is secured by and focused on this same wonderful Name.
8. It is a Hymn of Ecstatic, Universal Praise (Verse 8)
The final verse is a call to corporate, unrestrained worship. We are called to “praise,” to acknowledge His supremacy (“Name above all Name”), and to “shout His Name.” The personal testimony (“I will sing I will shout”) bursts forth into public proclamation. The hymn ends as it began—with the focus squarely on “JESUS!”
A Word for Your Spirit Today
What is your need today?
- Do you feel guilty or stained? Call on your Great Redeemer.
- Are you broken in body, mind, or spirit? Call on your Great Physician.
- Are you bound by fear, habit, or lies? Call on the Great Lord of Hosts.
- Are you anxious about a lack? Call on your Great Provider.
- Are you lonely or afraid? Acknowledge your Great Companion.
- Are you weary of the world’s brokenness? Look for your Soon Coming King.
This hymn teaches us to take our needs to the specific aspect of Christ’s character that meets them, all while remembering that He is one wonderful, all-sufficient Savior. Let your prayer today be the simple, powerful repetition of His name. Let your testimony be: “I am clean, whole, free, full, and befriended because of Jesus.” There is truly no other name.
Shout it, sing it, trust in it: the wonderful name of JESUS.
In the all-sufficient name of Jesus, Amen.
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