African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#183

183. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his 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 Dear name, the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place;
My never failing treasury filled
With boundless stores of grace.

4 Jesus, my shepherd, brother, friend,
My prophet, priest, and king;
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.

5 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Names and Titles; Adoration; Jesus: Names and Titles; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Composer: William Havergal, 1793-1870
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: CM
• Key: A♭ Major