Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #155 (1996) 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 Dear name! The Rock on which I build,
My Shield and Hiding-place;
My never-failing Treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace.
4 By Thee my pray'rs acceptance gain
Although with sin defiled.
Satan accuses me in vain,
And I am owned a child.
5 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.
6 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.
7 Till then I would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death!
Topics: Circumcision and Name of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds