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Text:Take the Name of Jesus with You
Author:Lydia Baxter
Tune:PRECIOUS NAME
Composer:William H. Doane

116. Take the Name of Jesus with You

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 heav'n;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n.

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 heav'n we'll crown Him
When our journey is complete. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Take the name of Jesus with you
Title: Take the Name of Jesus with You
Author: Lydia Baxter
Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet!
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Christ: His Name; Closing of Service: Hymns and Songs; Faith and Hope (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: PRECIOUS NAME
Composer: William H. Doane
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
Key: A♭ Major



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