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Sweeter than all is Jesus

Sweeter than the songs we sing

Author: M. Rapp
Tune: [Sweeter than the songs we sing]
Published in 3 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Sweeter than the songs we sing,
Better than all earthly things,
Sweeter than the joy they bring,
Sweeter than all is Jesus.

Refrain:
Jesus, blessed name,
Sweeter than all earthly fame;
Jesus, blessed name,
Sweeter than all is Jesus.

2 Love like His will ne’er grow old,
Keeps me safe within the fold;
Sweeter than a world of gold,
Sweeter than all is Jesus. [Refrain]

3 Jesus makes me pure and strong,
Tells me which is right from wrong,
And I praise Him all day long—
Sweeter than all is Jesus. [Refrain]

Source: Victorious Life Hymns #203

Author: M. Rapp

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Text Information

First Line: Sweeter than the songs we sing
Title: Sweeter than all is Jesus
Author: M. Rapp
Refrain First Line: Jesus, blessed name
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9421
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #9421

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