Take The Name Of Jesus With You

Are you taking the name of Jesus with you? The words from the Hymn “Take the Name of Jesus with You” are important for our lives.

Take the name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe; It will joy and comfort give you- Take it, then, wher-e’er you go.

The first verse of this song makes you think. Do we truly take Jesus with us all the time? Often we try to solve problems on our own instead of going to Jesus to find strength. He will give us the joy and comfort we need. The writerof this song, Lydia Baxter, was an invalid much of her life. She loved the name of Jesus and studied the Bible. Being an invalid did not stop her. That should be a challenge to all those who can get around to always be sharing what Jesus means to us.

Verse 2: Take the name of Jesus ever, As a shield from ev-’ry snare; If temptations round you gath-er, Breathe that ho-ly name in prayer.

How sweet it is to have Jesus with us. When adversities and trials come into our life we can go to him in prayer. Jesus has the power to shield and protect us. What are you facing today? There is no problem too big or small that Jesus cannot control. Take it to him in prayer.

Verse 3: O the precious name of Je-sus! How it thrills our souls with joy, When his loving arms receive us and His songs our tongues employ!

Let the joy of knowing Jesus and the blessings he has given you overflow. Don’t let trials bring you down. Smile and share the love of Jesus with others. There are many who need the arms of Jesus to wrap around them. Reach out to them. We have been given tongues. Share and sing his praises!

Verse 4: At the Name of Je-sus bowing, Falling prostrate at His feet, King of kings in heav’n we’ll crown Him When our journey is complete.

How special it will be when we can leave this earth for our heavenly home. Acts 4:12 tells us “Neither is their salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved”. Those who have asked Jesus to be their Savior and King of kings will be able to see Jesus and bow at his feet. What a precious time this will be. It will be worth all of earth’s trails to see Jesus the name you have carried with you.

Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heav’n; Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heav’n.

The chorus of this hymn sums up the song and what we should have continually on our tongues. Jesus is our hope and joy! His name is precious and sweet! Take Jesus’ name with you. Share with others the hope and joy that Jesus can bring!

The lyrics were taken from the Hymnal “Great Hymns of Faith”. “Take the Name of Jesus with You” is written by Lydia Baxter, 1809-1874 and William H. Doane, 1832-1915

Nancy Lewis

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I love this post! I recently had to ask a client to remove the name of my Lord in vain OUT of his manuscript before I could read it. My spirit was wounded and I could not continue to work with this customer if he did not do this… he agreed and in the final product did not put it back in! (Praise God!) People do not understand the power of the name of God. I love this, great reminder.
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Thanks for your comments on one of my favourite hymns. And as you imply, it is not simply a NAME that Lydia Baxter had in mind. She was saying that the PRESENCE of Christ was a blessed reassurance to her. Even so, I agree with one of the comments above, and cringe when the name of the Lord Jesus is used carelessly.

Let me tell you a quick story. Years ago, I was working with a fellow named Art, setting up a booth at an exhibition. Art was an older man, who’d been a tough, profane pro ball player in his younger years. But God had wonderfully saved him. Really interesting guy.

On this occasion, we needed the help of a couple of electricians or something to set things up, so the other men were working with us. And one of them seemed to punctuate almost every sentence with the name of Jesus. Finally, Art looked at him with a disarming smile, and said, “I see you know a Friend of mine.”

Of course, the other man had no idea what he meant. But Art proceeded to give his testimony. It was one of the most gracious and effective put-downs I’ve ever witnessed!

Quick final word. If you love the old hymns, I encourage you to visit my daily blog, Wordwise Hymns. Something about hymn history each day of the year. God bless.