OH, how we love Thy precious name,
JESUS, our risen Lord!
Nailed o'er Thy head in scorn and shame,
We glory in it, and proclaim
Its virtues all abroad.
JESUS! the lips of Gabriel glowed
When He to Mary came,
And to her wond'ring spirit showed
The grace that God on her bestowed,
And told her first-born's name.
JESUS! Thy name beams like the light
Of heaven's clear mid-day sun;
Makes every page of Scripture bright;
We read with ever fresh delight,
What Thou hast said, and done.
JESUS! Thy name 's the music sweet,
Of every song we raise;
The wine we drink, the food we eat,
All glories there harmonious meet:
JESUS, Thy name we praise.