Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: Hymns for Youth #138 (1966) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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. Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend,
My prophet, priest, and king,
My lord, my life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.
4. 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.
5. Till then I would thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of thy name
Refresh my soul in death. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds