Ever Praise Music

and the Joyful Harts Music Library​

How Sweet the Name of Jesus

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 
in a believer's ear! 
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, 
and drives away our fear...
And drives away our fear.
 
It makes the wounded spirit whole 
and calms the troubled breast; 
'tis manna to the hungry soul, 
and to the weary, rest...
And to the weary rest.

O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend, 
my Prophet, Priest, and King, 
my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, 
accept the praise I bring...
Accept the praise I bring.

Isaiah 9
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace.

Worship Suggestion:
The Sound File is Looped.
1. As the song plays the first time (During Verse 1), make remarks about how Jesus came into the world to bring us light and joy. Emphasize that His birth was foretold in the book of Isaiah, and that John the Baptist was His witness in the wilderness. It is good to speak the name of Jesus as we travel on our journey. Share the Good News with all who will listen.     

2. During Verses 2 - 3 of the song, read the scripture found in the book of Isaiah 9:6 and John 1:6-18.   Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.