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 treasure, 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 ev'ry fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death.