How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
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[C] How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
[F] In a believer's ear;
[G] It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
[C] And drives away his fear.
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[C] It makes the wounded spirit whole,
[F] And calms the troubled breast;
[G] 'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
[C] And to the weary, rest.
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[C] Dear name, the rock on which I build,
[F] My shield and hiding-place;
[G] My never-failing treasury, fill'd
[C] With boundless stores of grace.
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[C] Jesu, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,
[F] My Prophet, Priest and King,
[G] My Lord, my life, my way, my end,
[C] Accept the praise I bring.
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[C] Weak is the effort of my heart,
[F] And cold my warmest thought;
[G] But, when I see thee as thou art,
[C] I'll praise thee as I ought.
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[C] Till then I would thy love proclaim
[F] With every fleeting breath;
[G] And may the music of thy name
[C] Refresh my soul in death.
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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear;
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.
Dear name, the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding-place;
My never-failing treasury, fill'd
With boundless stores of grace.
Jesu, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest and King,
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,--
Accept the praise I bring.
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.
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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About This Hymn
"How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" is a Christian hymn written by John Newton, the author of the famous hymn "Amazing Grace." Newton, who had a tumultuous early life as a sailor and a slave trader, underwent a dramatic spiritual transformation after his conversion to Christianity. The hymn was penned in 1779 and reflects Newton’s deep reverence for the name of Jesus, which he believed offered solace, healing, and hope to the weary soul. The lyrics convey the profound comfort and power found in the name of Jesus, emphasizing His ability to soothe pain and bring peace. Newton, who later became an Anglican minister, drew on his personal experiences of redemption to write this hymn. Over time, it has become a beloved anthem in Christian worship services worldwide, appreciated for its simple yet profound message of grace and divine love.