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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds by Alexander Robert Reinagle — Lyrics
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer’s ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
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About How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Alexander Robert Reinagle's How sweet the name of Jesus sounds is a hymn tune for SATB choir. Set to a well-known text by John Newton, the music offers a comforting and reassuring reflection on the power of the name of Jesus. The lyrics describe how this name soothes sorrow, heals wounds, and drives away fear, offering wholeness and rest to the troubled soul. It is presented as manna and a refuge, a treasury filled with grace. Reinagle's setting aims to convey the deep spiritual solace and strength found in this devotion, making it a fitting choice for services focused on faith and redemption.
