Author: F. J. C. Hymnal: Joyful Lays #9 (1884) Scripture: Acts 8:12 First Line: Sweetest name in the realms above Refrain First Line: Balm in tears and sadness Lyrics: 1 Sweetest name in the realms above,
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus;
Breathed in faith with a heart of love,
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus.
Refrain:
Balm in tears and sadness,
Hope in joy and gladness,
How it calms the troubled soul,
When the stormy waters roll;
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus.
2 Oft it comes like a whispered tone,
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus;
Name we plead at the Father’s throne,
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus. [Refrain]
3 Hailed and crowned with the purest praise,
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus;
First and last in the song we raise,
Sweetest name on earth is Jesus. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sweetest name in the realms above]
Sweetest Name on Earth