Author: J. Newton Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #69 (1927) 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 breat!
'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 treas'ry filled
With boundless stores of grace;
4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, 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,
How cold my warmest thought;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.
6 Till then I would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath:
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death. Topics: Jesus Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds