Scripture Verse

Sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. Song of Solomon 2:14

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Max H. Rapp, 1918 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Max H. Rapp
1895–1960

Lyrics

Sweeter than the songs we sing,
Better than all earth­ly things,
Sweeter than the joy they bring,
Sweeter than all is Je­sus.

Refrain

Jesus, bless­èd name,
Sweeter than all earth­ly fame;
Jesus, bless­èd name,
Sweeter than all is Je­sus.

Love like His will ne’er grow old,
Keeps me safe with­in the fold;
Sweeter than a world of gold,
Sweeter than all is Je­sus.

Refrain

Jesus makes me pure and strong,
Tells me which is right from wrong,
And I praise Him all day long—
Sweeter than all is Je­sus.

Refrain