Verse 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.

Verse 2

It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; ’Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest.

Verse 3

Dear name! the Rock on which I build, My Shield and hiding-place, My never-failing treasury filled With boundless stores of grace!

Verse 4

Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring.

Verse 5

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.

Verse 6

Till then I would Thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death.

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