National Anthem of Christianity Edward Perronet November 1779

National Anthem of Christianity (Edward Perronet November, 1779 ) ALL Hail the Power of JESUS’ Name All hail the power of JESUS' name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, ye ransomed from the Fall, hail Him who saves you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of all. Hail Him who saves you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of all.

National Anthem of Christianity (Edward Perronet November, 1779 ) Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, go spread your trophies at His feet, and crown Him Lord of all. Go spread your trophies at His feet, and crown Him Lord of all. Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball, to Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all. To Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all.

There will be a great coronation of LORD JESUS as the KING of Kings and LORD of Lords

Why the name JESUS ? GOD the FATHER specifically gave the name ‘JESUS’ to HIS Son Matt 1 v 21: For you shall have a son and shall call HIS name JESUS for HE shall save HIS people from their sins Origin: JESUS , Hebrew Yeshua ( , )ישוע also used as Joshua or Yesua Meaning: Liberator, Saviour Why was GOD the FATHER so particular about the name? A name is very important for example people don’t want to spoil their family name JESUS’ mission was connected to HIS name Luke 4 v 16 -19, Isa 61 v 1 -2: The SPIRIT of the LORD is upon ME

Importance of a Name What is a name? A word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing (Merriam-Webster) A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to (Oxford Dictionary) Importance of a name A name of a person or thing is: An identity eg – we are called Christians Distinguishes the person or thing from others A source of strength (The Name of the LORD is a strong tower, Prov 18 v 10) Names given to people are sources of strength (eg Daniel represents one who stood for GOD/overcomer, Joseph is known for holiness and revelation etc)

Importance of a Name is so important that it comes first on almost any form you fill Even at an interview, they will most times first confirm your name and some are very careful to pronounce your name correctly Name confers authority (eg The Queen after her signature will write her name) Name marks hereditary Name denotes pedigree (eg the Aristocrats “Elizabeth, William, George) Name gets one’s attention eg calling one’s name. Hence that is why people are offended when people are calling their name falsely Everything about JESUS’ deity, power and mission were enshrined in that name - GOD always choose/changes the name to fit the purpose eg Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel

Why was JESUS given the Highest Name? Humility Phil 2 v 5 -11 v 6: JESUS was already in the form of GOD but never sought to be equal to GOD (the FATHER) V 7: But JESUS made HIMSELF of no reputation V 8: JESUS humbled HIMSELF and became obedient unto death even death on a cross V 9: Wherefore GOD (the FATHER) has highly exalted HIM and given HIM a name which is above every name V 10: That at the name of JESUS every knee should bow Key points GOD resisteth the proud but gives grace to the humble(James 4 v 6) We see that JESUS is merciful and yet mighty because of humility Real power is tied to humility The meek shall inherit the earth (Matt 5 v 5)

How to use the Name of JESUS The weapons of our warfare not carnal (2 Cor 10 v 3 -5) We wrestle not against flesh and blood (Eph 6 v 12)

How to use the Name of JESUS The enemy will do anything to keep the TRUTH from people I AM the way the TRUTH and the LIFE (John 14 v 6) You shall know the TRUTH and the TRUTH shall set you free (John 8 v 32) -Free from fear of death -Free from sin -Free from sickness - Free from demonic oppression Who the Son sets free indeed (John 8 v 36) Today you will know how to use the Name of JESUS and you shall be set free in JESUS’ name…. Amen!

Different Types of Powers There are different kinds of power Political power Military power Electrical power Nuclear power Occult power…etc All the above are powerless powers The real power is in the Name of JESUS!

How to use the Name of JESUS Matt 1 v 21: For you shall have a son and shall call HIS name JESUS for HE shall save HIS people from their sins As many as receive HIM to them gave HE power to become the sons of GOD (John 1 v 12) -Ability to live righteously like JESUS - Ability to preform miracles -Ability to defeat the devil and demons JESUS is reliable JESUS is the sweetest name I know because HE is always the same - Heb 13 v 8: JESUS is the same yesterday, today and forever JESUS is always there for us - Matt 28 v 20: Lo I AM with you always even into the end of the world

Learn to use the Name of JESUS When in trouble, some call the name of their mum others call the name of their village Who you gonna call (118118) advert When in trouble, call the name of JESUS -At the name of JESUS every knee shall bow - JESUS said the SPIRIT of the LORD is upon ME … to set the captive free – that is HIS mission statement - The Name of the LORD is a strong tower and the righteous run into HIM and are safe(Prov 18 v 10)

Learn to use the Name of JESUS David knew how to use GOD’s name (1 Sam 17 v 45) David said to Goliath “ I come against you in the name of the LORD of HOST” The Name of JESUS is more powerful than any physical weapon We should go against every Goliath with the Name of JESUS

Learn to use the Name of JESUS Power to save Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved – Acts 4: 12 (KJV) Power to deliver - The demons cried whenever JESUS is around + JESUS we know, who are you? - GO’s story of the demon possessed person asking “in what name” We can command demons in the Name of Jesus. Acts 16: 18 18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her. Power to heal (woman with the issue of blood) -We have never seen it in this kind

Learn to use the Name of JESUS Power to transform Power to deliver from satanic oppressions -Mad man of Gadarenes Power to resurrect -Lazarus (I AM the resurrection and the LIFE) Power to prosper -Peter and the fish, Fish brings money Only through JESUS’ name can you get anything from GOD the FATHER And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full – John 16: 23 -24 (KJV)

May the LORD bless you as you keep HIS word Amen