Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E27

E27. 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 By Thee my prayers acceptance gain,
Although with sin defiled;
Satan accuses me in vain,
And I am owned a child.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: New Year - Name of Jesus

Tune Information

• Name: BROWN
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major