Laudes Domini ‎#772

772. "He is precious"

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 Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King;
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.

4 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.

5 Till then I would thy love proclaim,
With every 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: "He is precious"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Jesus; Christ: Prophet; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ; Love: For Christ; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Songs of Response

Tune Information

• Name: HEBER
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major