CPWI Hymnal ‎#253

253. 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 every 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
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Matthew 1:21
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Son
• Source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, Revised, 1950

Tune Information

• Name: ST PETER
• Composer: Alexander Robert Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major