Christian Hymns ‎#233

233. 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,
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,
And to the weary, rest.

3 Weak is the effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest tho't;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.

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

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Songs of Response

Tune Information

• Name: ORTONVILLE
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Key: A♭ Major