Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#377

377. 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
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: Rev. John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Communion Service; Communion with Christ; Christ as King; Love for Christ; Name of Jesus; Christ as Priest; Christ as Prophet; God or Christ as Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1836)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major