Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#151

151. 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 our 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.

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 ev'ry 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: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-11
  ;
  Colossians 2:1-5
  ;
  James 5:13-20
• Topic: Jesus Christ, Our Lord: Person of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1830, 1861)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major