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The Name of Jesus

W. C. Martin (1901) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 72:19

Verse 1

The name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat; It makes my joys full and complete, The precious name of Jesus.

Chorus

“Jesus,” oh, how sweet the name! “Jesus,” ev'ry day the same; “Jesus,” let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever.

Verse 2

I love the name of Him whose heart Knows all my griefs and bears a part; Who bids all anxious fears depart, I love the name of Jesus.

Chorus

“Jesus,” oh, how sweet the name! “Jesus,” ev'ry day the same; “Jesus,” let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever.

Verse 3

That name I fondly love to hear, It never fails my heart to cheer, Its music dries the falling tear; Exalt the name of Jesus.

Chorus

“Jesus,” oh, how sweet the name! “Jesus,” ev'ry day the same; “Jesus,” let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever.

Verse 4

No word of man can ever tell How sweet the name I love so well; Oh, let its praises ever swell, Oh, praise the name of Jesus.

Chorus

“Jesus,” oh, how sweet the name! “Jesus,” ev'ry day the same; “Jesus,” let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 72:19

Reference 2

  • luke 1:31

Reference 3

  • acts 2:30

Reference 4

  • acts 4:12

Reference 5

  • 1-corinthians 5:4

Reference 6

  • ephesians 1:21

Reference 7

  • philippians 2:9-10

Reference 8

  • hebrews 13:8

Reference 9

  • 1-john 3:23