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John Newton - How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds
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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer`s ear?
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his 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 I build,
My Shield and Hiding-place;
My never-failing Treas`ry filled
With boundless stores of grace. 

By thee my prayers acceptance gain
Although with sin defiled,
Satan accuses me in vain,
And I am owned a child. 

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

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. 
 
Till then I would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.
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