184. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Jesus Christ: Names and Titles; Adoration; Jesus: Names and Titles (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ELIZABETHTOWN
Composer: George Kingsley, 1811-1884
Meter: CM
Key: E♭ Major



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