About “O Praise The Name (Anástasis)”
A narrative retelling of the gospel across three days – the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, His time in the tomb, and His resurrection and coming return. Its subtitle 'Anástasis' is the Greek word for resurrection, which frames the song's climactic turn. It was released on Hillsong Worship's 2015 album Open Heaven / River Wild.
Written by Benjamin Hastings, Marty Sampson and Dean Ussher · Released 2015 on Open Heaven / River Wild · CCLI #7037787
- Widely adopted as a modern congregational hymn recounting the death, burial and resurrection of Christ
Scripture Romans 5:8 · Revelation 22:1-5
Churches that sing it
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “O Praise The Name (Anástasis)”?
Benjamin Hastings, Marty Sampson and Dean Ussher. It was first released in 2015 on Open Heaven / River Wild.
What is “O Praise The Name (Anástasis)” about?
A narrative retelling of the gospel across three days – the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, His time in the tomb, and His resurrection and coming return. Its subtitle 'Anástasis' is the Greek word for resurrection, which frames the song's climactic turn. It was released on Hillsong Worship's 2015 album Open Heaven / River Wild.
How many churches sing “O Praise The Name (Anástasis)”?
150 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Name of Jesus, Redemption, Resurrection — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.
What Bible verses inspired “O Praise The Name (Anástasis)”?
It draws on Romans 5:8 and Revelation 22:1-5.