John_3-17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

In a believer 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 treasury filled

With boundless stores of grace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jesus, my Shepherd, Saviour,

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…