Hymns of Faith ‎#69

69. 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 treasure, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1980
• Scripture:
  Psalm 32:7
  ;
  Hebrews 1:4
  ;
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Christ: Name; Praise: of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
• Composer: Alexander R. Reiinagle
• Key: D♭ Major