Christ in Song 264
How Sweet the Name
Words: Newton
1How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.
2It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary rest.
3Dear name! the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place;
My never-failing treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace.
4Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King;
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.
- Words
- Newton
- Also sung to
- Amazing Grace (SDA Hymnal #238); Lenox (Christ in Song #293)
The verse
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 81% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABAB
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