G D C D
G Am G D
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
C G D
To all who believe in Him
C G D
It soothes their sorrow, heals their wounds
C G D
And drives away all fear
C D G
It makes the wounded spirit whole
C Am D/F#
And calms the troubled mind
G C Am
It’s Heaven’s food to feed the soul
C D G D C D (G D C D)
And rest and peace for all mankind
C D G D/F#
How sweet the Name of Jesus Christ
C D G D/F#
I’ll praise the Name of Jesus Christ
C G C D
All Life-giving, always healing
Am C D G D C D (G D C D)
Worthy to be worshipped always
G Am G D
Your Name, the Rock on which I build
C G D
My shield and hiding place
C G D
My all-providing storehouse filled
C G D
With never-ending grace
C D G
How weak the effort of my strength
C Am D/F#
And cold my warmest thought
G C Am
But when I see You face to face
C D G D C D (G D C D)
I’ll praise You Lord, just as I ought
C D G D/F#
How sweet the Name of Jesus Christ
C D G D/F#
I’ll praise the Name of Jesus Christ
C G C D
All Life-giving, always healing
Am C D G D C D (G D C D)
Worthy to be worshipped always
G Am G D
The Father hears my prayers on high
C G D
Despite the things I’ve done
C G D
Let every accusation fail
C G D
For I am Your’s alone
C D G
My Shepherd, Guide and Faithful Friend
C Am D/F#
My Prophet, Priest and King
G C Am
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End
C D G D C D (G D C D)
Accepting now the praise I bring
(c) Sharon Jane, 2015 (based on the Hymn by John Newton)
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