Worship (4th ed.) ‎#714

714. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
To all believing ears!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
And drives away our fears.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole
And calms the heart distressed:
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.

3 Blest Name! The rock on which we build,
Our shield and resting place,
Our never-failing storehouse, filled
With countless gifts of grace!

4 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
Our prophet, priest, and king,
Our Lord, our life, our way, our end,
Accept the praise we bring.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major