Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#77

77. 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 Jesus! my Savior, Shepherd, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.

4 Weak is he effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thought;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.

5 Dear Name, the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place,
My never-failing treas'ry, filled
With boundless stores of grace!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Acts 4:12
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Healing; Jesus Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: CM
• Key: C Major