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, would you ?

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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!

Refrain

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!

Refrain

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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