While traveling this past summer to visit our daughter, who is serving with a church planting team in Seattle called The Commons, the title phrase “Love has a name” came to mind, and that evening I wrote down the initial lyrics (verse and chorus). It was too good to keep to myself, so I asked Rick Founds if he’d like to collaborate, and he followed up with additional lyrics (Rick wrote the bridge) and the music. (You may know Rick from his well-known praise chorus, “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”). I really like the 4/4 rhythm he chose, too, much better than the 6/8 meter that was in my head originally. I’d had the prior privilege of co-writing “My One Desire” with Rick, Elton Smith, and Steve Israel. He also did a wonderful job recording the song. Rick sent me a rough demo, and I sent him back a bass track I played. He was able to include it in his final recording, which you can hear below (mp3). Collaborating over the Internet is a wonderful thing indeed! It is our prayer that this song is a blessing to you as you consider the miracle of God making Himself known through the incarnation of His son. Yes, love has a name, and that name is Jesus. Enjoy!
The song’s page is at: larryholdermusic.org/lovehasaname.html
Life is a gift
Much more than it seems
When Jesus renews
When Jesus redeems.
Because He cares
Because He came
Love now is real
Love has a Name.
[Chorus]
Love has a Name
The greatest I’ve known
Written in blood
To make me His own.
Mankind to save
Hearts to reclaim
Jesus is real
Love has a Name.
[Bridge]
No other name can redeem us
No other name can set the captives free
No other name can save us
None but the Name of Jesus!
Words by Larry Holder and Rick Founds. Music by Rick Founds. Copyright © 2013 Larry Holder Music (ASCAP) / Rick Founds Music (ASCAP). Rick Founds Music admin. by The Copyright Company, Nashville, TN.
Photo Copyright © 1995 Mary Saxton [Griffin].
Used by permission. From the White Sands Portfolio at
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