Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and ju… Read Full Bio ↴Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With more than 1.8 million units sold and a multitude of chart topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come,” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Songs from Passion such as Even So Come, Salvation’s Tide Is Rising, and Worthy of Your Name have become timeless staples in the Church. Their newest offering, Whole Heart, is set to release digitally February 23, 2018. The four time Dove Award winners have had seven albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with two hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center.

To Speak Your Name
Passion Lyrics

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How merciful the cross
How powerful the blood
How beautiful Your arms
Open for us
Open for us

No greater love
God's only Son

Jesus, Jesus
No other name
Mighty to save
Jesus, Jesus

By Your wounds
We are healed
And You have
Conquered the grave
And in Your rising,
We will rise
To carry Your name
Above every name

No greater love
God's only Son
Jesus, Jesus
No other name
Mighty to save
Jesus, Jesus

No greater love
God's only Son
Jesus, Jesus
No other name
So strong to save
Jesus, Jesus

I will carry Your name
Carry Your name
Jesus, Your name forever
For all of my days
In all of my ways
Jesus, Your name forever

I will carry Your name
Carry Your name
Jesus, Your name forever
For all of my days
In all of my ways
Jesus, Your name forever

Jesus, Your name
Bless Your name

No greater love
God's only Son
Jesus, Jesus
No other name
Mighty to save
Jesus, Jesus

I will carry Your name
Carry Your name
Jesus, Your name forever
For all of my days

In all of my ways
Jesus, Your name forever

Overall Meaning

Passion's song, "Carry Your Name," is a powerful tribute to the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The song begins by describing the mercy of the cross and the power of Christ's blood, a reference to his sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. The lyrics then turn to Jesus' willingness to embrace and love all, as symbolized by his open arms. The chorus repeats the message that there is "no greater love" than God's only Son, Jesus Christ, who is "mighty to save."

The second verse highlights the physical wounds Jesus endured during his crucifixion, and how those wounds have brought spiritual healing to humanity. The lyrics also reference Jesus' resurrection, which is seen as a sign of hope and promise of a new life for all believers. The song ends with a declaration of faith and commitment to carry Jesus' name forever, for all of life's challenges and in every aspect of one's being.

Overall, "Carry Your Name" is a song of hope, love, and faith, reminding us of Jesus' selfless sacrifice on behalf of all humanity, and inspiring us to carry Jesus' message of love and salvation to others.

Line by Line Meaning

How merciful the cross
The Cross is a symbol of mercy and compassion for all humanity

How powerful the blood
The blood of Christ has the power to heal and save all humanity

How beautiful Your arms
The arms of God are open for us all to reach out and receive love and peace

Open for us
God's heart is always open and welcoming for us

No greater love
God's love for us is the greatest love one can ever experience

God's only Son
Jesus is the only Son of God, who was sent to save humanity

Jesus, Jesus
Jesus is the name of our savior who came to save us

No other name
There's no name that has the power to save us other than Jesus

Mighty to save
Jesus is mighty in his power to save us from eternal damnation

By Your wounds
The wounds of Christ represent his suffering and sacrifice for humanity

We are healed
We are healed and made whole through the suffering and sacrifice of Christ

And You have
Through his sacrifice, Christ has fulfilled his mission to save humanity

Conquered the grave
Christ has triumphed over death and given humanity new life

And in Your rising,
Through his resurrection, Christ has given us hope for new life

We will rise
Through faith in Christ, we will also rise to new life with him

To carry Your name
We are called to represent Christ and spread his message of love and salvation to the world

Above every name
Christ's name is above every other name and has power over all things

I will carry Your name
I will represent Christ and share his love and message with others

Jesus, Your name forever
Christ's name will endure forever, and we should always honor and exalt it

For all of my days
Throughout my life, I will always be grateful for the love and sacrifice of Christ

In all of my ways
In everything I do, I will seek to honor and glorify the name of Christ

Bless Your name
We should always bless and exalt the name of Christ

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: CHRIS TOMLIN, CHRISTY NOCKELS, JASON INGRAM, NATHAN NOCKELS

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