The Voice of Praise ‎#252

252. 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.

5 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
• Author: Newton
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:6-7
• Topic: Christ: Appellations; He is Precious

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