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Take the Name of Jesus With You

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

2 words changed · tune Precious Name → PRECIOUS NAME

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 2

Take the name of Jesus ever,
As a shield from every snare;
If temptations round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in prayer.

Verse 2

Take the name of Jesus ever,
As a shield from every snare;
If temptations round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in prayer.

Verse 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!

Verse 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!

Verse 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.

Verse 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

Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heaven;
Precious name, O how sweet,
Hope of earth and joy of heaven.

Refrain

Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heaven;
Precious name, O how sweet, how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heaven.

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