“All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” – Avalon
Each week at FishWorship, we take a moment to revisit the timeless hymns of the Christian faith through our Hymn of the Week series. These songs have been sung by generations of believers, carrying messages of faith, hope, worship, and the unchanging power of Jesus Christ. This week, we turn to one of the great hymns of the church, “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name,” in a memorable performance by Avalon. First published in the late 18th century, its message remains just as powerful today: the name of Jesus is worthy of all honor, praise, and worship.
“All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” is one of those hymns that seems to grow more powerful with every generation that sings it. Written by Edward Perronet in the 18th century, the hymn calls believers to lift up the name of Jesus with reverence and praise. Its central message is wonderfully simple: Jesus Christ is worthy of our worship, and His name stands above every other name. More than two centuries after it was written, those words still provide a powerful reminder of why Christian music is ultimately about more than a melody or performance — it is about pointing our hearts toward Christ.
For this week’s Hymn of the Week, we’re featuring a beautiful version by Avalon, a group that became one of the most recognizable names in contemporary Christian music. Avalon brings a distinctly modern Christian music sound to this historic hymn without losing the sense of majesty that makes “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” so enduring. The result is a performance that connects the rich tradition of Christian hymnody with the sound of contemporary Christian worship.
There is also a personal reason this particular recording has a special place at FishWorship. It has been our founder’s favorite version of “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” ever since he first heard it playing over the ceiling speakers of a Christian bookstore shortly after the Avalon recording was released. Sometimes a song becomes memorable not simply because of the recording itself, but because of where we were and what we were doing when we first heard it. This Avalon performance has remained one of those songs for the FishWorship founder — a version that has continued to stand out all these years later.
That personal connection is also part of what we love about hymns. Christian music can meet us in very different places and at very different points in our lives, but a great hymn has a way of remaining with us. “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” has been sung in churches for generations, yet its message has never become outdated. Whether heard in a traditional church service, a Christian bookstore, a contemporary worship setting, or through a recording like Avalon’s, the declaration remains the same: all hail the power of Jesus’ name.
That is why this hymn belongs in the FishWorship Hymn of the Week series. We want to rediscover the songs that helped shape Christian music while remembering why these songs have endured in the first place. Beneath every arrangement, every musical style, and every generation of Christian artists is the same timeless message of faith. And in this case, Avalon gives us a particularly memorable way to hear that message again.
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