138 C.M. P. Doddridge
Jesus precious. 1 Pet. 2. 4, 7; Phil. 3. 8; Ps. 45. 17
1
Jesus, I love thy charming name;
 
’Tis music in my ear;
 
Fain would I sound it out so loud,
 
That earth and heaven might hear.
2
Yes, thou art precious to my soul,
 
My transport and my trust;
 
Jewels to thee are gaudy toys,
 
And gold is sordid dust.
3
O may thy name upon my heart
 
Shed a rich fragrance there;
 
The noblest balm of all my wounds,
 
The cordial of my care.
4
I’ll speak the honours of thy name
 
With my last labouring breath;
 
And, dying, clasp thee in my arms,
 
The Antidote of death!