J Newton

C.M.

HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds

In a believer’s ear!

It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,

And drives away his fear.

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It makes the wounded spirit whole,

And calms the troubled breast;

’Tis manna to the hungry soul,

And to the weary rest.

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Dear Name! the Rock on which I build,

My Shield and Hiding place,

My never failing Treas’ry, filled

With boundless stores of grace.

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Jesus! my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,

My Prophet, Priest, and King;

My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,

Accept the praise I bring.

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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.

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Till then I would Thy love proclaim

With every fleeting breath;

And may the music of Thy name

Refresh my soul in death.