Intro
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[Verse 1]
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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
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In the believer’s ear
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It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds
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And drives away our fear
[Verse 2]
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So weak the effort of my heart
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And cold my warmest thought
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But when I see you as you are
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I’ll praise you as I ought
[Chorus]
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The rock on which I build,
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My shield and hiding place with treasure filled,
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The endless source of grace,
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My shepherd and my king, be ever praised
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 3]
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Till then I would, your love, proclaim
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With every fleeting breath,
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And may the music of your name
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Refresh my soul in death
[Bridge]
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My prophet, my priest, my brother and friend
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My Lord, my life, my way and my end.
[Outro]
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