Take the name of Jesus with you

253 Precious Name. 8. 7. 8. 7. with Refrain.

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]
                         Lydia Baxter
                        The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition