The Hymnal 1982 ‎#644

644. How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

1 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our 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 O Jesus! Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
O 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.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Christian Life

Tune Information

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