How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Nathaniel Bassey Lyrics

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How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
In a 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

Overall Meaning

Nathaniel Bassey's song "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" is a hymn that speaks about the beauty and wonder of the name of Jesus. The opening line of the song, "How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear," is a reference to the calming and loving effect that the name of Jesus has on the hearts of his followers. The song goes on to describe how the name of Jesus can heal wounds, calm troubled hearts, and provide rest to the weary.

The hymn also speaks of the power of the name of Jesus as a shield, hiding-place, and treasury of grace. In this way, the name of Jesus is a source of protection, comfort, and infinite love for those who believe in him. The song also acknowledges Jesus as our Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, and King, and expresses gratitude for all that he has done for us.

The final verse of the song acknowledges that our human efforts are weak, and that we can never fully grasp the greatness of Jesus's love. However, we can still proclaim his love and triumph in his name, which conquers death.

Overall, "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" is a beautiful hymn that encourages believers to reflect on the wonder and power of Jesus's name.

Line by Line Meaning

How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
The mere sound of the name Jesus brings joy and comfort to a believer

In a believer's ear!
Only believers can truly appreciate the sweetness of Jesus' name

It soothes his sorrow, heals his wounds,
Jesus' name has a calming effect and brings healing to those who are hurting

And drives away his fear
Believers find courage and strength in the name of Jesus that helps to conquer fear

It makes the wounded spirit whole,
Jesus restores wholeness and a sense of completeness to those who are broken in spirit

And calms the troubled breast;
Jesus' name has a calming effect on those who are anxious

'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
The name of Jesus is spiritual food, providing sustenance to the hungry soul

And to the weary rest
Jesus' name provides rest and refreshment to those who are mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausted

Dear Name! the Rock on which I build;
Jesus is the foundation and cornerstone of a believer's faith and hope

My shield and hiding-place;
Jesus offers protection and safety to those who trust in Him

My never-failing treasury, filled
Jesus is a never-ending source of blessings, favor and grace

With boundless stores of grace
Jesus has an unlimited and infinite supply of love, mercy and favor

Jesus, My Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
Jesus is a caring shepherd, a reliable protector, and a trusted friend

My Prophet, Priest, and King;
Jesus is a prophet who speaks truth to believers, a priest who intercedes and makes sacrifices for them, and a king who rules over them with just authority

My Lord, My Life, My Way, My End,
Jesus is the Lord over every aspect of a believer's life and existence, from the beginning to the end

Accept the praise we bring.
Believers offer adoration and gratitude to Jesus through songs of praise and worship

Weak is the effort of our heart,
Believers acknowledge their own weakness and inadequacies in trying to glorify Jesus

And cold our warmest thought;
Even the most heartfelt and sincere expressions of praise cannot fully capture the greatness and majesty of Jesus

But when we see Thee as Thou art,
Believers long to see Jesus face to face, to behold His glory and beauty

We'll praise Thee as we ought,
When believers finally see Jesus in all His glory, they will be able to praise Him with full understanding and appreciation

Till then we would Thy love proclaim
Until that time, believers will keep proclaiming and spreading the love of Jesus to others

With every fleeting breath;
Every moment is an opportunity to share the love of Jesus and bring glory to His name

And triumph in that blessed Name
Believers find triumph, victory and salvation in the name of Jesus that overcomes the power of death

Which quells the pow'r of death
Jesus' name conquers death and grants eternal life to believers

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