The United Methodist Hymnal

536

Precious Name

1.	Take the name of Jesus with you, 
	child of sorrow and of woe; 
	it will joy and comfort give you; 
	take it then, where'er you go.

Refrain:
	Precious name, O how sweet! 
	Hope of earth and joy of heaven. 
	Precious name, O how sweet! 
	Hope of earth and joy of heaven.

2.	Take the name of Jesus ever, 
	as a shield from every snare; 
	if temptations round you gather, 
	breathe that holy name in prayer. 
	(Refrain)

3.	O the precious name of Jesus! 
	How it thrills our souls with joy, 
	when his loving arms receive us, 
	and his songs our tongues employ! 
	(Refrain)

4.	At the name of Jesus bowing, 
	falling prostrate at his feet, 
	King of kings in heaven we'll crown him,
	when our journey is complete. 
	(Refrain)

WORDS: Lydia Baxter, 1870
MUSIC: William H. Doane, 1871
Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11
Theme: Comfort; Jesus Christ: Name of; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Strength in Triublation