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How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,616 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary rest. 3 Dear name! the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place, my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but, when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Devotion; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for Used With Tune: ST. PETER

How Gentle God's Commands

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 663 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:30 Lyrics: 1 How gentle God's commands, how kind his precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, and trust his constant care. 2 While Providence supports, let saints securely dwell; that hand, which bears all nature up, shall guide his children well. 3 Why should this anxious load press down your weary mind? Haste to your heav'nly Father's throne, and sweet communion find. 4 His goodness stands approved, down to the present day; I'll drop my burden at his feet, and bear a song away. Topics: The Christian Life Trust in God; God Compassion of ; Works of Providence Used With Tune: DENNIS

I Lay My Sins on Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 558 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus To wash my crimson stains Clean in His blood most precious Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus; All fulness dwells in Him; He heals all my diseases; My soul He does redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases; He all my sorrows shares. 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine; His right hand me embraces; I on His breast recline. I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes His name abroad is poured. Topics: Confession and Absolution Used With Tune: MUNICH

Oh! Why Not To-Night?

Author: Rev. H. Bonar, D. D. Appears in 512 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 First Line: Oh, do not let the word depart Refrain First Line: Oh, why not tonight? Used With Tune: [O do not let the Word depart]

Lord, I'm Coming Home

Author: W. J. K. Appears in 302 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 First Line: I’ve wandered far away from God Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: [I’ve wandered far away from God]

Come Unto Me When Shadows Darkly Gather

Author: Catherine Watterman Esling Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 272 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Topics: The Christian Life; The Christian Gospel Promises

Where He Leads I'll Follow

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 First Line: Sweet are the promises Lyrics: 1 Sweet are the promises, Kind is the word, Dearer far than any message man ever heard; Pure was the mind of Christ, Sinless I see; He the great example is, and pattern for me. Chorus: Where He leads I’ll follow, Follow all the way. Where He leads I’ll follow, Follow Jesus ev’ry day. 2 Sweet is the tender love Jesus hath shown, Sweeter far than any love that mortals have known; Kind to the erring one, Faithful is He; He the great example is, and pattern for me. (Chorus) 3 List' to His loving words, “Come unto Me;” Weary, heavy-laden, there is sweet rest for thee; Trust in His promises, Faithful and sure; Lean upon the Savior, and thy soul is secure. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Example; Christ Example Used With Tune: [Sweet are the promises]

I Cannot Tell

Author: William Y. Fullerton, 1857-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 First Line: I cannot tell why he whom angels worship Topics: Bible Narratives; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Joy in Christ Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

All ye who seek for sure relief

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Lyrics: 1 All ye who seek for sure relief in trouble and distress, whatever sorrow vex the mind, or guilt the soul oppress; 2 Jesus, who gave himself for you upon the cross to die, opens to you his sacred heart: O to that heart draw nigh. 3 Ye hear how kindly he invites; ye hear his words so blest: 'All ye that labour come to me, and I will give you rest.' 4 O Jesus, joy of saints on high, thou hope of sinners here, attracted by those loving words to thee we lift our prayer. 5 Wash thou our wounds in that dear blood which from thy heart doth flow; a new and contrite heart on all who cry to thee bestow. Topics: Passiontide and Holy Week; Lent II Year C; Proper 9 Year A; Proper 26 Year C Used With Tune: ST BERNARD Text Sources: Latin, 18th century

There in God's Garden Stands the Tree of Wisdom

Author: P. K. Imre; Erik Routley Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Topics: Jesus Christ Passion and Cross Used With Tune: DIVA SERVATRIX Text Sources: Hungarian hymn (based on)