The New Christian Hymnal ‎#427

427. 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. Jesus! my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest and King!
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End!
Accept the praise I bring.

4. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: Rev. John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Choral Section: Preciousness of Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1826)
• Meter: C M
• Incipit: 51765 54332 14323
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.