Hymn 19

1HOW sweet the sound of Jesus' name
In a believer's ear ;
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

2It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast ;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.

3Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend,
My prophet, priest, and king,
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,—
Accept the praise I bring.

4Weak is th' effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thought ;
But when I see thee as thou art,
I'll praise thee as I ought.