Questionable music lyric

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I am involved in music ministry for the Mass and for retreats.
I came across a song that I liked very much, but there was one verse that I just want to verify if it is fine with Catholic teaching.

one verse says “Nothing has the power to save but Your name.”

I know the writer is non-catholic, but is this verse fine to use . . . say during Mass in meditation?
 
It is a Christian song. Your Name is Jesus. THe writer is Paul Baloche. But as far you can see, that verse is okay liturgically? Maybe I am looking too deep into it because Protestants believe in faith alone, while I am seeing that verse in the eyes of the Sacraments that to be saved we must confess if we have mortal sins, receive the Blessed Eucharist, etc. Is that particular verse still liturgically compatible from a Catholic perspective? The word “nothing” strikes me. Nothing can save us except the name of Jesus. It is true, right?
 
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It is a Christian song. Your Name is Jesus. THe writer is Paul Baloche. But as far you can see, that verse is okay liturgically? Maybe I am looking too deep into it because Protestants believe in faith alone, while I am seeing that verse in the eyes of the Sacraments that to be saved we must confess if we have mortal sins, receive the Blessed Eucharist, etc. Is that particular verse still liturgically compatible from a Catholic perspective? The word “nothing” strikes me. Nothing can save us except the name of Jesus. It is true, right?
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Although there is no other name by which we are saved, nevertheless, songs written by Paul Baloche and his colleagues from Integrity were written for the purpose of Protestant/ecumenical prayer meetings, not for liturgy. The style, even of not the lyrics, therefore, would probably be unsuitable for Mass.

There are many, many theologically rich traditional and contemporary hymns written specifically for liturgical use, and should be chosen over music from Integrity or Hillsong. If you’re planning a prayer meeting outside of liturgy, then feel free.
 
Thank you guys for the verse and the feedback. Also, I have another similar question. I am part of a youth retreat group that is somewhat charistmatic, and we have a meditation in the retreat where we sing different songs before the Blessed Sacrament. It won’t hurt then to play that song then before the Blessed Sacrament in a retreat setting.
 
The “Name” here is that of Our Lord. I don’t think there’s a problem with the lyric from the standpoint of faith and morals. That said, the point made concerning Gregorian Chant is well taken.
 
Certainly. But it’s a contemporary notion, wouldn’t you agree?

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