Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#165

165. 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 By Him my prayers acceptance gain,
Although with sin defiled;
Satan accuses me in vain,
And I am owned a child.

5 Weak is the effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thoughts;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.

6 Till then I would Thy love proclaim,
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Adoption; Christ: Praise to; Jesus: name of; Power of Jesus' Name; Praise: To Christ; Sons of God

Tune Information

• Name: HEBER
• Composer: George Kingsley
• Meter: C. M.