How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (St Peter)

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear

It soothes our sorrows, heals these wounds, and drives away our fear

It makes the wounded spirit whole

And calms the troubled breast

'Tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary, rest

Dear Name! The Rock on which we build

Our shield and hiding-place

Our never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace

Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend

My Prophet, Priest, and King

My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End

Accept the praise I bring

Weak the effort of my heart

How cold, my warmest thought

But when I see you as you are

I'll praise you as I ought

'Til then I would your love proclaim

With every fleeting breath

And may the music of your name

Refresh my soul in death