Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#66a

66a. 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 treasury, 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.

5 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.

6 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
• Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Brother, Christ our; Christ: Brother; Christ: Friend; Christ: Our Shepherd; Christ: Prophet; The Godhead: The Son; Friend: Jesus our; Shepherd, the Good; Name: Of Jesus; Jesus (See also Christ): Friend; Jesus (See also Christ): Name of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: A. R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major