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182. 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,” oh, 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 falling 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
Refrain First Line: "Jesus," oh, how sweet the name!
Meter: 8887 with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Jesus Christ: Names and Titles; Devotion; Jesus: Names and Titles (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: THE NAME OF JESUS
Composer: E. S. Lorenz, 1854-1942
Meter: 8887 with Refrain
Key: C Major



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