Hymns for the Living Church ‎#66

66. Take the Name of Jesus with You

1 Take the name of Jesus with you,
Child of sorrow and of woe;
It will joy and comfort give you,
Take it, then, where’er you go.

Refrain:
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav’n;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav’n.

2 Take the name of Jesus ever,
As a shield from every snare;
If temptations round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in prayer. (Refrain)

3 O the precious name of Jesus!
How it thrills our souls with joy,
When His loving arms receive us,
And His songs our tongues employ. (Refrain)

4 At the name of Jesus bowing,
Falling prostrate at His feet,
King of kings in heav’n we’ll crown Him,
When our journey is complete. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Take the name of Jesus with you
• Title: Take the Name of Jesus with You
• Author: Lydia Baxter (1870)
• Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet!
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Ref
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Philippians 2:10
  ;
  Colossians 3:17
• Topic: Ascension and Reign; Christ: Name(s) of; Christ: Reign

Tune Information

• Name: PRECIOUS NAME
• Composer: William H. Doane (1871)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Ref
• Key: A♭ Major