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How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds
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Jul 23, 2026 updated
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Nathaniel Bassey's rendition of 'How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds' is a classic hymn that celebrates the power and comfort found in the name of Jesus. The lyrics describe how Jesus' name brings healing, peace, and strength to believers, soothing sorrows and driving away fear. It portrays Jesus as a rock, shield, shepherd, and friend, emphasizing His role as provider and protector. The song expresses a longing to praise Him fully, even while acknowledging human weakness, and looks forward to eternal worship. It is a timeless declaration of faith and trust in Christ's sufficiency.
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How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
In the believer's ear
It soothes his sorrow, 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, Guardian Friend
My Prophet, Priest, and King
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End
Accept the praise we bring
Weak is the effort of our heart
And cold our warmest thought
But when we see Thee as Thou art
We'll praise Thee as we ought
Till then we would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath
And triumph in that blessed Name
Which quells the pow'r of death
Amen