how sweet the name of jesus sounds

D G A D
how sweet the name of jesus sounds
G A D
in a believers ear!
G A D G
it soothes his sorrows , heals his wounds ,
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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 treasury , 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 ,
o 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 ,
ill 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!