How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
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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.
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It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'T is 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 treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace!
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Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend!
My Prophet, Priest, and King!
For all the blessings thou dost send,
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;
So shall the music of thy name
Refresh my soul in death.