Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#345

345. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
And drives away all fear.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole
And calms the heart's unrest;
'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 By thee my prayers acceptance gain
Although with sin defiled.
The devil charges me in vain,
And I am owned a child.

5 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my Life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.

6 How weak thee effort of my heart,
How cold my warmest thought;
But when I see thee as thou art,
I'll praise thee as I ought.

7 Till then I would thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of thy name
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, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christian Hope; Comfort and Rest; Inner Life; The Name of Jesus; Praise, Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: C M
• Key: D Major