How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds(Tune-J.B.Dykes)

 

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer’s ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

Dear name, the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place,
My never failing treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace!

Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest and King,
My Lord, my Life, my Way,
my End, Accept the praise I bring.

Dear Lord, I would Thy name proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.