Thy
name is as ointment poured forth.
Song
of Solomon 1:3
THE
name of Jesus is incomparably sweet and precious.it is above every name.
the church below.
and we never shall be.
it contains all we desire.
consecrated to be a Priest perpetually;
sanctified to be God's prophet and apostle;
qualified to be God's king,
to reign on his holy hill of Zion.
by whom God saves sinners,
millions of sinners, the vilest of sinners.
and on earth is given to him.
He is supreme, or head overall.
He is the Lord Jesus Christ.
the meaning of his precious name and
gives us to realize our interest in it,
it does appear divinely sweet and glorious.
enjoy it more powerfully,
publish it more affectionately, and
praise it more frequently.
my subject, and my song.
I'll
speak the honours of thy name,
With
my lasting labouring breath;
And
dying, clasp thee in my arms,
The
antidote of death.