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.

UMC Hymnal, No. 154 

Edward Perronet came from a family of French Huguenots who fled Catholic France, going first to Switzerland and then to England.  His father became a vicar in the Anglican Church.  Edward soon felt his own calling to the ministry.  For several years, however, he was closely allied with the Wesley brothers, traveling with them and participating in their evangelistic endeavors. Eventually he left the Wesley's to pastor a small independent church in Canterbury, where he remained until his death in 1792.

The story is told of E.P. Scott, a missionary to India, who was determined to reach the savage tribes on the subcontinent.  One day he was met by a group of warriors, who surrounded him and pointed their spears directly at him.  Lifting his violin from its case, he closed his eyes and began to play and sing All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.  When he finally opened his eyes, the tribal men were standing – every spear pointed down – some of them in tears.  Scott spent two years living with the tribe and sharing the Gospel.

 

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name  Maranatha Singers