Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#175

175. How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
And drives away his fear.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.

3 By Him my prayers acceptance gain,
Although with sin defiled;
Satan accuses me in vain,
And I am own'd a child.

4 Weak is the effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thought;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.

5 Till then I would Thy love proclaim,
With ev'ry fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: Precious; Christ: Love to; Christ: Praise to; Gratitude: for the atonement; Love: To Christ; Praise: To Christ; Preciousness of Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Newton

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