Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #357 (1997) Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear;
it soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
and calms the troubled breast;
'tis manna to the hungry soul,
and to the weary rest.
3 Dear name! the rock on which I build,
my shield and hiding place,
my never-failing treasury,
filled with boundless stores of grace.
4 Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend,
my prophet, priest and king,
my Lord, my life, my way, my end:
accept the praise I bring.
5 How weak the effort of my heart,
how cold my warmest thought,
but when I see thee as thou art
I'll praise thee as I ought.
6 Till then I would thy love proclaim
with every fleeting breath;
and may the music of thy name
refresh my soul in death. Topics: Comfort / Consolation; God in Christ; Healing / Health; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, Life; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Jesus Christ Prophet; Jesus Christ Name of; Jesus Christ Intercessor / High Priest; Rest; Rock; Witness / Martyrs Scripture: Mark 6:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
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