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How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,676 hymnals Topics: Holy name of Jesus Christ Lyrics: 1 How sweet 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 blessings 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. Used With Tune: ST. PETER

No, Not One!

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Meter: 10.6.10.6 with refrain Appears in 436 hymnals Topics: Holy name of Jesus Christ First Line: There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus Refrain First Line: Jesus knows all about our struggles Lyrics: 1 There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus– No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul's diseases– No, not one! no, not one! Refrain: Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus– No, not one! no, not one! 2 No friend like Him is so high and holy– No, not one! no, not one! And yet no friend is so meek and lowly– No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] 3 There's not an hour that He is not near us – No, not one! no, not one! No night so dark but His love can cheer us– No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] 4 Was e'er a gift like the Savior given? No, not one! no, not one! Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] Scripture: John 15:15 Used With Tune: HARPER MEMORIAL

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

Author: Thomas Shepherd, 1665-1739 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,253 hymnals Topics: Holy Name of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for ev'ry one, And there's a cross for me. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me. 3 Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet, Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown And his dear name repeat. 4 O precious cross! O glorious crown! O resurrection day! Ye angels, from the stars come down And bear my soul away. Scripture: Luke 9:23 Used With Tune: MAITLAND

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 12.10.12.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 428 hymnals Topics: Holy Name of Jesus First Line: Praise him! praise him! Jesus our blessed Redeemer! Refrain First Line: Praise him! praise him! tell of his excellent greatness Lyrics: 1 Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O earth his wonderful love proclaim! Hail him! hail him! highest archangels in glory, Strength and honor give to his holy name! Like a shepherd Jesus will guard his children -- In his arms he carries them all day long: Refrain: Praise him! praise him! tell of his excellent greatness! Praise him! praise him! ever in joyful song! 2 Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins he suffered and bled and died; He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, Hail him! hail him! Jesus the Crucified. Sound his praises -- Jesus who bore our sorrows -- Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong: [Refrain] 3 Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Heav'nly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth for ever and ever, Crown him! crown him! Prophet and Priest and King! Christ is coming, over the world victorious -- Pow'r and glory unto the Lord belong: [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 95:1 Used With Tune: JOYFUL SONG

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 854 hymnals Topics: Holy Name of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in his sight. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, Love, joy, and hope, like flowers, Spring in his path to birth: Before him, on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go, And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4 To him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end: The tide of time shall never His covenant remove, His name shall stand forever; That name to us is Love. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: SHEFFIELD

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,826 hymnals Topics: Holy Name of Jesus First Line: Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns: The pris'ners leap, unloose their chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Blessing and honor to our King, Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Scripture: Job 3:17-18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 592 hymnals Topics: Holy Name of Jesus First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who to the world their faith in you confessed; Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress and their might; You, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; You in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Come Now, Almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,819 hymnals Topics: Most Holy Trinity; Christ the King; God the Father, Creator; Holy Name of God; Holy Spirit; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Petition, Prayer; Praise; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Trinity; Word of God; Gospel; Worship and Adoration Lyrics: 1 Come now, almighty King, Help us your name to sing, Help us to praise. Father all glorious, Ever victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come now, incarnate Word, Merciful, mighty Lord, Our prayer attend. Come and your people bless, And give your Word success, Grant us your holiness, Savior and Friend. 3 Come, holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Your grace to us impart, Now rule in ev'ry heart, Never from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 4 To the great One in Three, Eternal praises be For evermore! Your sov'reign majesty May we in glory see And, to eternity, Love and adore. Scripture: Psalm 45:3-4 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN Text Sources: Collection of Hymns for Social Worship, 1757, alt.

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 783 hymnals Topics: King, Christ Our; Light: God, Christ, As; Trinity, Holy; Names Of Jesus ; Birth of Christ Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE