The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#264

264. How Sweet the Name of Jesus

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 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.

4 Till then, I would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy Name
Refresh my soul in death.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Worship of the Son

Tune Information

• Name: HOLY CROSS
• Adapter: James C Wade (1847)
• Meter: C M
• Key: B♭ Major