"How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Sing to the Lord

ZACHARY'S NOTES:

Stanza 1 // The name of Jesus is “sweet” not simply because it has been set to pleasing music, but because by Christ’s name, we are given faith. In Holy Baptism, Christ removes all sorrow and fear in this world with His promise.

Stanza 2 // In what can sound like a long list of blessings, Jesus’ name is always extended to meet the needs of those in the world. It is wholeness for the wounded, calm for those without rest, manna to those who are hungry, and rest for the weary.

Stanza 3 // The name of Jesus is a “shield and hiding place” from all the world would hurl at us. Where the world runs out of grace and favor, Christ’s treasury is filled and overflowing with mercy.

Stanza 4 // Though not perfect by the standards of the world, our prayers and requests are accepted by God through the name of Jesus Christ, who names all children of God.

Stanza 5 // The prophet, priest, and king of the universe accepts the praise we bring in faith. In faith, Jesus is our sheprhd, guardian, and friend - who walks with us through life, death, and beyond the grave.

Stanza 6 // This weekend’s Gospel reading proves how weak the efforts of our heart and how cold the thoughts of the human mind can be. We see only Christ’s disdain for the “dogs” of the world, and resist the reality this text shares. Even those named a dog by the world [and Christ Himself] receive the full blessings of Jesus’ mercy.

Stanza 7 // Such great love is proclaimed whenever and wherever possible, as we trust Jesus’ name will refresh our soul in death. This is music to our ears, and refreshment to our souls, for we have been joined to Jesus’ sweet name now and forever.

OTHER SUGGESTIONS:

ELW 620 - How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds // ST. PETER

ELW 434 - Jesus Shall Reign - DUKE STREET

ELW 520 - How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - ST. PETER

ELW 587 - There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy - ST. HELENA

ELW 610 - O Christ, the Healer We Have Come - DISTRESS

ELW 675 - O Christ Our Light, O Radiance True - O JESU CHRISTE, WAHRES LICHT

ELW 714 - O God of Mercy, God of Light - JUST AS I AM

ELW 716 - Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace - BEATUS VIR

ELW 886 - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON

LBW 290 - There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy - LORD, REVIVE US

LBW 345 - How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - ST. PETER

LBW 360 - O Christ, the Healer We Have Come - DISTRESS

LBW 380 - O Christ Our Light, O Radiance True - O JESU CHRISTE, WAHRES LICHT

LBW 419 - Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace - BEATUS VIR

LBW 425 - O God of Mercy, God of Light - JUST AS I AM

LBW 530 - Jesus Shall Reign - DUKE STREET

LBW 559 - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON

LSB 524 - How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - ST. PETER

LSB 528 - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON

LSB 839 - O Christ Our True and Only Light - O JESU CHRISTE, WAHRES LICHT

LSB 832 - Jesus Shall Reign - DUKE STREET

LSB 844 - Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace - ANGELUS

LSB 852 - O God of Mercy, God of Might - JUST AS I AM

RH 30 - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON

RH 186 - There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy - LORD, REVIVE US

RH 195 - How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - ST. PETER

RH 268 - Jesus Shall Reign - DUKE STREET