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How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,634 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our 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 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 4 How weak the effort of my heart, how cold my warmest thought; but when I see you as you are, I'll praise you as I ought. 5 Till then I would your love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of your name refresh my soul in death. Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; King, God/Christ as; Redemption; Comfort & Encouragement; King, God/Christ as; Redemption Used With Tune: ST. PETER

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,096 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:11-12 Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. (Refrain) 3 His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. (Refrain) 4 When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh may I then in Him be found, Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. (Refrain) Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

To the Name of Our Salvation

Author: John M. Neale; Unknown Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 To the name of our salvation Laud and honor let us pay, Which for many a generation Hid in God's foreknowledge lay; But with holy exultation We may sing aloud today. 2 Jesus is the name we treasure, Name beyond what words can tell; Name of gladness, name of pleasure, Ear and heart delighting well; Name of sweetness, passing measure, Saving us from sin and hell. 3 'Tis the name for adoration; 'Tis the name of victory; 'Tis the name for meditation In this vale of misery; 'Tis the name for veneration By the citizens on high. 4 'Tis the name that whoso preacheth Speaks like music to the ear; Who in prayer this name beseecheth Sweetest comfort findeth near: Who its perfect wisdom reacheth Heavenly joy possesseth here. 5 Jesus is the name prevailing Over every name by right; At this name, in terror wailing, Powers of hell are put to flight; God, in mercy never failing, Saves us by this name of might. 6 Therefore we in love adoring This most blessed name revere, Holy Jesus, Thee imploring So to write it in us here That hereafter, heavenward soaring, We may sing with angels there. Amen. Topics: The Church Year New Year Used With Tune: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH

Solamente en Cristo

Author: Descon. Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:8-12 Lyrics: 1 Solamente en Cristo, solamente en él, La salvación se encuentra en él. No hay otro nombre dado a los hombres; solamente en Cristo, solamente en él. 2 En San Juan catorce y el verso seis, Dice Jesús, "Soy la verdad, Soy el camino, también la vida; Nadie viene al Padre sino por mí". Topics: Confesión de Cristo; Confesión de Cristo; Testimony; Testimony; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: SOLAMENTE EN CRISTO Text Sources: Basada en Juan 14:6 y Hechos 4:12

Rock of Ages, cleft for me

Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,920 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy riven side which flowed, be of sin the double cure, cleanse me from its guilt and power. 2 Not the labours of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears for ever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to thy cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; stained by sin, to thee I fly; wash me, Saviour, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when my eyelids close in death, when I soar through realms unknown, see thee on thy judgement throne, Rock of ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Death and Bereavement; God in grace and mercy; God names and imags of Used With Tune: PETRA (REDHEAD No. 76)

O, How I Love Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitefield; Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 576 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 First Line: There is a name I love to hear Lyrics: 1 There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. Refrain: O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me! 2 It tells me of a Savior's love, who died to set me free; it tells me of his precious blood, the sinner's perfect plea. [Refrain] 3 It tells me what my Father hath in store for every day, and, though I tread a darksome path, yields sunshine all the way. [Refrain] 4 It tells of One whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe, who in each sorrow bears a part, that none can bear below. [Refrain] Topics: Blood of Christ; Jesus Christ Names; Love Our Love of Christ; Saving Work of Christ; Witness Used With Tune: O, HOW I LOVE JESUS

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 256 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious, when from death he passed; 3 Bore it up triumphant, with its human light, through all ranks of creatures, to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father's breast, filled it with the glory of that perfect rest. 4 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory o'er the earth to reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now. Topics: Adoration; Atonement; Christ's Return; Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign Used With Tune: KING’S WESTON

Proclaiming the universal Saviour

Appears in 183 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 First Line: Let earth and heaven agree Topics: Provisions and Promises of the Gospel Used With Tune: LISCHER

Thou hidden source of calm repose

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 167 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 Thou hidden source of calm repose, thou all-sufficient love divine, my help and refuge from my foes, secure I am, if thou art mine: and lo, from sin, and grief, and shame, I hide me, Jesus, in thy name. 2 Thy mighty name salvation is, and keeps my happy soul above; comfort it brings, and power, and peace, and joy, and everlasting love: to me, with thy dear name, are given pardon, and holiness, and heaven. 3 Jesus, my all in all thou art: my rest in toil, my ease in pain, the medicine of my broken heart, in war my peace, in loss my gain, my smile beneath the tyrant's frown, in shame my glory and my crown; 4 In want my plentiful supply, in weakness my almighty power, in bonds my perfect liberty, my light in Satan's darkest hour, in grief my joy unspeakable, my life in death, my heaven in hell. Used With Tune: MELITA

Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love

Author: William W. How, 1823-97 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 166 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 Jesus! Name of wondrous love, Name all other names above, Unto which must ev'ry knee Bow in deep humility. 2 Jesus! Name decreed of old, To the maiden mother told, Kneeling in her lowly cell, By the angel Gabriel. 3 Jesus! Name of priceless worth To the fallen sons of earth For the promise that it gave, "Jesus shall His people save." 4 Jesus! Name of mercy mild, Given to the holy Child When the cup of human woe First He tasted here below. 5 Jesus! Only name that's giv'n Under all the mighty heav'n Whereby those to sin enslaved Burst their fetters and are saved. 6 Jesus! Name of wondrous love, Human name of God above; Pleading only this, we flee Helpless, 0 our God, to Thee. Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: GOTT SEI DANK

El Nombre De Jesús

Author: A. Mejia Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 First Line: íTan dulce el nombre de Jesús! Refrain First Line: Cristo ¡oh, qué dulce es! Used With Tune: [íTan dulce el nombre de Jesús!]

Take the Name of Jesus With You

Author: Lydia Baxter Appears in 648 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet Topics: Edification and Encouragement Used With Tune: [Take the name of Jesus with you]

We have heard a joyful sound

Author: Priscilla Jane Owens, 1829-1907 Meter: 7.3.7.3.7.7.7.3 Appears in 532 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 We have heard a joyful sound, 'Jesus saves!' Spread the gladness all around, 'Jesus saves!' Bear the news to every land, climb the steeps and cross the waves. Onward! -- ’tis our Lord’s command. Jesus saves!. 2 Waft it on the rolling tide, 'Jesus saves!' Tell to sinners, far and wide, 'Jesus saves!' Sing, ye islands of the sea, echo back, ye ocean caves; earth shall keep the jubilee: Jesus saves! 3 Sing above the battle strife, 'Jesus saves!' By his death and endless life, 'Jesus saves!' Sing it softly through the gloom, when the heart for mercy craves, sing in triumph o’er the tomb, 'Jesus saves!' 4 Give the winds a mighty voice, 'Jesus saves!' Let the nations now rejoice, 'Jesus saves!' Shout salvation full and free, to every strand that ocean laves -- this our song of victory, 'Jesus saves!' Topics: Our Response to God in mission and service; Salvation and Redemption; Witness Used With Tune: LIMPSFIELD

Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Author: John Chandler, 1806-76 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 187 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:10-12 Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone, On Him alone we build; With His true saints alone The courts of heav'n are filled. On His great love Our hopes we place Of present grace And joys above. 2 Here may we gain from heav'n The grace which we implore, And may that grace, once giv'n, Be with us evermore Until that day When all the blest To endless rest Are called away. 3 Oh, then, with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing And thus proclaim In joyful song, Both loud and long, That glorious name. Topics: Beginning of Service Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH Text Sources: Latin, c. 8th cent.

O Jesus, We Adore You

Author: Arthur T. Russell Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, we adore you, upon the cross, our King. We bow our hearts before you; your gracious name we sing. That name has brought salvation, that name in life our stay, our peace, our consolation, when life shall fade away. 2 The world does yet disdain you, still passing by the cross; Lord, may our hearts retain you; all else we count but loss. Ah, Lord, our sins arraigned you and nailed you to the tree; our pride, O Lord, disdained you, yet you have set us free. 3 O glorious King, we praise you, no longer pass you by; O Jesus, we confess you the Son enthroned on high. Lord, grant to us forgiveness; life through your death restore; yes, grant to us the fullness of life forevermore. Topics: Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Eternal Life; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Salvation Used With Tune: MEIRIONYDD

I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art

Author: John Calvin; Elizabeth Lee Smith Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Lyrics: 1 I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray Thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in every place: So come, O King, and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of Thy pure day. 3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; Sustain us by Thy faith and by Thy power, And give us strength in every trying hour. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast Thou and no bitterness; O grant to us the grace we find in Thee, That we may dwell in perfect unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in Thee; Our faith is built upon Thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, That in Thy strength we evermore endure. Topics: Jesus Christ Praise; Morning and Opening Hymns Used With Tune: TOULON Text Sources: French Psalter, Strassburg, 1545

In Christ Alone

Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:8-12 First Line: In Christ alone my hope is found Topics: Church Year Easter/Season of Easter; Powers of Darkness; Humility; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Hope; Jesus Christ Solid Rock; Praise of Christ; Victory; Elements of Worship Profession of Faith Used With Tune: IN CHRIST ALONE

Saved! Saved! Saved!

Author: Oswald J. Smith Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 First Line: Saved! saved! saved! my sins are all forgiven Refrain First Line: Saved! I'm saved thro' Christ, my all in all Topics: The Christian Life; Christian Conversion Assurance

There is a Redeemer

Author: Melody Green (b. 1946) Meter: 6.5.8.5 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Salvation and Redemption; Temptation; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: [There is a Redeemer]

We Have a Gospel to Proclaim

Author: Edward Joseph Burns (b. 1938) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Acts 4:12 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Creed; Gospel Call Used With Tune: WALTON (FULDA)

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