African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#298

298. The Name of Jesus

1 The name of Jesus is so sweet,
I love its music to repeat;
It makes my joys full and complete,
The precious name of Jesus!

Refrain:
“Jesus,” O how sweet the name!
“Jesus,” ev'ry day the same;
“Jesus,” let all saints proclaim
Its worthy praise forever.

2 I love the name of Him whose heart
Knows all my griefs, and bears a part;
Who bids all anxious fears depart -
I love the name of Jesus. [Refrain]

3 That name I fondly love to hear,
It never fails my heart to cheer;
Its music dries the fallen tear;
Exalt the name of Jesus. [Refrain]

4 No word of man can ever tell
How sweet the name I love so well;
Oh, let its praises ever swell,
Oh, praise the name of Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The name of Jesus is so sweet
• Title: The Name of Jesus
• Author: W. C. Martin, b.1901
• Refrain First Line: “Jesus,” O how sweet the name!
• Meter: 8 8 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:8
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Name

Tune Information

• Name: THE NAME OF JESUS
• Composer: Edmund S. Lorenz, 1854-1942
• Meter: 8 8 8 7 with refrain
• Key: C Major