Scripture Verse

His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Introduction

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William C. Martin (1864–1914)

Words: Will­iam C. Mar­tin, in Joy­ful Praise, by Charles H. Ga­bri­el, 1902.

Music: Ed­mund S. Lo­renz (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

If you know where to get a bet­ter pho­to of Mar­tin,

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Edmund S. Lorenz
(1854–1942)

Lyrics

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!

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Jesus, O 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!

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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!

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

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