Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: Christian Worship #541 (2021) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 1:21 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away all fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole
and calms the heart's unrest;
'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 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
my Prophet, Priest, and King,
my Lord, my life, my way, my end,
accept the praise I bring.
5 How weak the effort of my heart,
how cold my warmest thought,
but when I see you as you are,
I'll praise you as I ought!
6 Till then I would your love proclaim
with ev'ry fleeting breath;
and may the music of your name
refresh my soul in death. Topics: Redeemer Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds