
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #345 (1978) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Name of Jesus 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 By thee my prayers acceptance gain
Although with sin defiled.
The devil charges me in vain,
And I am owned a child.
5 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my Life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.
6 How weak thee effort of my heart,
How 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! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds