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. 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. 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 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.