The Name Of Jesus Is So Sweet

January 2022 – Grace & Truth Magazine

The Name Of Jesus Is So Sweet

The hymn below, by William C. Martin (1864–1914), is a fitting introduction to this edition. How good to be directed toward the Lord Jesus as we begin another year, longing to be with Him.

By Paul Alberts

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,” every day the same;
“Jesus,” let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever!
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!
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!
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!