Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs: selected and original, designed for the use of the Church Universal in public and private devotion CCLXXXI. Jesus, I love thy charming name

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CCLXXX

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CCLXXXII

Text:	Christ, Precious to them that Believe
Author:	Doddridge

CCLXXXI. Christ, Precious to them that Believe

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1 Jesus, I love thy charming name,
'Tis musick to my ear;
Fain would I sound it out so loud
That earth and heav'n might hear.

2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul,
My transport and my trust;
Jewels, to thee, are gaudy toys,
And gold is sordid dust.

3 All my capacious pow'rs can wish,
In thee, doth richly meet;
Not to my eyes is light so dear,
Nor friendship half so sweet.

4 Thy grace shall dwell upon heart,
And shed its fragrance there;
The noblest balm of all its wounds,
The cordial of its care.

5 I'll speak the honours of thy name,
With my last labouring breath;
And dying, clasp thee in my arms,
The antidote of death.

Text Information
First Line:	Jesus, I love thy charming name
Title:	Christ, Precious to them that Believe
Author:	Doddridge
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1792
Scripture:	Galatians 4:26 ; Romans 10:11 ; 1 Peter 2:7
Topic:	Faith, its Author, Preciousness, and Triumphs
Notes:	Public Domain.