This hymn is sometimes known for the chorus (which is lively) or by the first lyric … All praise to him who reigns above. It is obviously NOT a popular YouTube video as I couldn’t find that many on it.
William H Clark, author, wrote the lyrics, Ralph E Hudson added the refrain. Clark, a New York boy, lost his momma when he was young. His Dad remarried and his step-mom predicted one day he’d be a bishop. He served within the Methodist church, and in 1919 he became bishop within it. Some of his hymns became part of the hymnbook he helped to create.
Lyrics
All praise to Him who reigns above
In majesty supreme,
Who gave His Son for man to die,
That He might man redeem!
Refrain
Blessèd be the name! Blessèd be the name!
Blessèd be the name of the Lord!
Blessèd be the name! Blessèd be the name!
Blessèd be the name of the Lord!
His name above all names shall stand,
Exalted more and more,
At God the Father’s own right hand,
Where angel hosts adore.
Refrain
Redeemer, Savior, friend of man
Once ruined by the fall,
Thou hast devised salvation’s plan,
For Thou hast died for all.
Refrain
The mighty Prince of Peace,
Of all earth’s kingdoms conqueror,
Whose reign shall never cease.
Refrain
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