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Words by Lydia Baxter (1809-1874), 1870Tune: PRECIOUS NAME by William H. Doane (1832-1915), 1871Key signature: A flat major (4 flats)Time signature: 4/4Meter: 8.7.8.7. with RefrainPublic Domain1. 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 heav’n; Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heav’n.2. Take the name of Jesus ever, As a shield from ev’ry snare; If temptations round you gather, Breathe that holy name in prayer.3. At the name of Jesus bowing, Falling prostrate at His feet, King of kings in heav’n we’ll crown Him, When our journey is complete.