How sweet and precious is the name

Verse 1

How sweet and precious is the name Of Jesus Christ, the Lord, the Lamb, To sinners in distress! A name just suited to their case; Pregnant with mercy, truth, and grace, With strength and righteousness.

Verse 2

His name, as Jesus, suits them well; He saves from sin, wrath, law, and hell, From guilt and slavish fears. His name is Wonderful indeed; An able Counsellor, to plead, Just suits a case like theirs.

Verse 3

Immanuel! thrice-blessèd name! The God we trust is still the same! An endless Father, He; A most illustrious Prince of Peace; A Tower, a precious Hiding-place, Is Jesus Christ to me.

Verse 4

Yes, if his name be Lord of Hosts, Of his almighty power I’ll boast; He all my foes shall quell; He’s all the helpless soul can need; No ointment put on Aaron’s head, Could give so sweet a smell.

Verse 5

In him the Gentile church shall trust; Of him shall sing; of him shall boast; On him cast all their care; He is their God, and they shall know What his almighty power can do, Nor death, nor danger fear.