A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#LXXXI

LXXXI. Jesus precious to a Believer

1 Jesus, I love thy charming name,
'Tis music to my ear;
Fain would I sound it out so loud,
That earth and heav'n might hear.

2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul,
My transport and my trust;
Jewels to thee are gaudy toys,
And gold is sordid dust.

3 All my capacious powers can wish
In thee doth richly meet;
Not to my eyes is light so dear,
Nor friendship half so sweet.

4 Thy grace shall dwell upon heart,
And shed its fragrance there;
The noblest balm of all its wounds,
The cordials of its care.

5 I'll speak the honours of thy name,
With my last labouring breath;
And dying, clasp thee in my arms,
The antidote of death.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, I love thy charming name
• Title: Jesus precious to a Believer
• Author: Doddridge
• Meter: C. M>
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: The Christian Life

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