The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#312

312. How Sweet the Name of Jesus

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,
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,
And to the weary, rest.

3 Dear name! the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place;
My never failing treasure, filled
With boundless stores of grace!
With boundless stores of grace!

4 Jesus, my shepherd, brother, friend,
My prophet, priest, and king;
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring,
Accept the praise I bring.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Fellowship with God; God: Care and Guidance; Jesus; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: ORTONVILLE
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Key: A♭ Major