Trinity Hymnal ‎#544

544. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Christ: Name of; Christ: Rock; Christian Life: Love for Christ; Communion with Christ and God; Cast Out Fear; Protection
• Notes: St. 4, line 1, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1836)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major