HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows,...

John Wesley (1703-1791)

6 Verses Comfort In Sorrow Shepherd & Sheep

Verse 1

HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, 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.

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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.

Verse 6

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