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232. 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,
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 Sounds
Author: John Newton
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Jesus Christ: His Name
Tune Information
Name: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]
Composer: Thomas Hastings
Key: A♭ Major



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