Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #66b (1917) 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 Jesus! my Shepherd, Brother, 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,
And 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: Brother, Christ our; Christ Brother; Christ Friend; Christ Our Shepherd; Christ Prophet; The Godhead The Son; Friend Jesus our; Shepherd, the Good; Name Of Jesus ; Jesus (See also Christ) Friend; Jesus (See also Christ) Name of Languages: English Tune Title: EVANGELIST
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds