The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#118

118. 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, Guardian, Friend!
My Prophet, Priest, and King!
For all the blessings thou dost send,
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;
So shall the music of thy name
Refresh my soul in death.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Author: John Newton
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Adoration of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #27, 187, or 114.