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Verse 1
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believers ear! It soothes His sorrows, heals His wounds, And drives away his fear, And drives away his fear.
Verse 2
It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest, And to the weary, rest.
Verse 3
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, I'll praise Thee as I ought.
Verse 4
Till then I would Thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath, And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death, Refresh my soul in death.
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| Hymnal | # | Hymn Title | Key / Meter / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| eChoice | 22082 |
HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS
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Eb • 4/4 |
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