Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Hymnbook #130 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 72:10 Lyrics: 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.
Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Friend; Christ Master; Christ Shepherd; Name of Jesus, The; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Tune Title: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds