Bible Truth Hymns ‎#49

49. 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.

6 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
• Title: How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Jesus Christ; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle
• Key: E♭ Major