Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#343

343. 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 his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubles 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,
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
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;
And may the music of Thy Name
Refresh my soul in death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Communion with Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1830)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major