Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#610

610. How Good the Name of Jesus Sounds

1 How good the name of Jesus sounds
To all believing ears!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
And drives away our fears.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled mind;
His manna for each hungry soul,
The lost and weary find.

3 Blest Name! the rock on which we build,
Our shield and resting place,
Our never-failing comfort, filled
With blessing of his grace.

4 O Jesus, Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
Our Prophet, Priest and King,
Our Lord, our Life, our Way, our End,
Accept the praise we bring.

Text Information

• First Line: How good the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Good the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:12
  ;
  Acts 3:16
  ;
  Acts 4:21
• Topic: Ordinary Time 26, Year B; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Comfort; Compassion; Courage; Grace; Healing; Jesus Christ; Petition; Praise; Rest; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major