Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#244

244. 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 Dear name! the Rock on which I build,
My Shield and Hiding place,
My never-failing Treas'ry, filled
With boundless stores of grace;

3 Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Adoration; Christ: Name of; Worship; The Christian Way of Life: Praise and Testimony
• Notes: Alternate tune: ORTONVILLE, No. 65

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Key: E♭ Major