Laudes Domini ‎#771

771. "His name Jesus"

1 Jesus! I love thy charming name,
'Tis music to mine ear;
Fain would I sound it out so loud,
That earth and heaven should hear.

2 Yes!--thou art precious to my soul,
My transport and my trust;
Jewels, to thee, are gaudy toys,
And gold is sordid dust.

3 All my capacious powers can wish,
In thee doth richly meet;
Not to mine eyes is light so dear,
Or friendship half so sweet.

4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart,
And sheds its fragrance there;--
The noblest balm of all its wounds,
The cordial of its care.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! I love thy charming name
• Title: "His name Jesus"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ; Love: For Christ; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HOLY CROSS
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major