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Text:Blessed be the Name
Arranger:John Newton
Tune:[How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
Arranger:Ira D. Sankey

66. Blessed be the Name

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds,
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
Blessed be the name of the Lord:

Refrain:
Blessed be the name, blessed be the name,
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
Blessed be the name of the Lord: [Refrain}

3 By Thee my pray'rs acceptance gain,
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
And Evil tempts my soul in vain,
Blessed be the name of the Lord: [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Title: Blessed be the Name
Arranger: John Newton
Refrain First Line: Blessed be the name, blessed be the name
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Name (The); Praise
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
Arranger: Ira D. Sankey
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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