All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

🎸 Strum Pattern

This is a 3/4 hymn, but it has a bold march-like feel. Count "1-2-3" and put a heavy emphasis on beat 1. Play a strong downstroke on beat 1, then two lighter strokes on beats 2 and 3. This gives it the coronation energy that the lyrics describe.

Some worship teams convert this to a 4/4 feel to make it easier for newer players. If you do this, slow it down to about 76 BPM and strum on all four beats. This version works well alongside modern worship songs in a mixed setlist.

🔊 Dynamics

Every verse ends with "crown Him Lord of all." Build up through the song: verse 1 at medium volume, verse 2 louder, verse 3 louder still, and verse 4 at full energy. The last "crown Him Lord of all" should be the biggest moment of the song.

→ Transitions — Verse

The final line "And crown Him Lord of all" is repeated in every verse. Use this as a congregation moment. Sing the verse yourself, then gesture for everyone to join loudly on "Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all." It turns the repeated lines into a natural group response.

🎵 Band Direction

Start with the full band from the very beginning. This is a declaration, not a quiet invitation. Organ or piano should lead. Drums should be strong, with a clear beat 1. If your band lands together on beat 1 of "crown Him Lord of all," the impact is powerful.

🎤 Vocal

Key of D sits well for most male voices. The melody is in a comfortable mid-range. Encourage the congregation to sing boldly. This hymn is meant to sound like a royal proclamation. If your congregation does not know it well, sing only verses 1 and 4 the first time, then add the middle verses once they know the tune.