How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

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, Guardian, Friend!
My Prophet, Priest, and King!
For all the blessings thou dost send,
Accept the praise I bring.

5Weak 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.

6Till then I would thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
So shall the music of thy name
Refresh my soul in death.