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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.
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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.
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2. Take the name of Jesus ever as a shield from every snare;
If temptations 'round you gather, Breathe that holy name in prayer.
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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!
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4. At the name of Jesus bowing, falling prostrate at His feet,
King of kings on earth we'll crown Him when our journey is complete.
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