His Fullness Songs ‎#351

351. 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 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.

4 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, 1725-1807
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977
• Topic: Jesus

Tune Information

• Name: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
• Composer: Samuel Stanley, 1767-1822
• Key: E♭ Major