Main message: The name of Lord Jesus is precious.

Bible references: (Philippians 2:9-11)(Colossians 3:17)(Psalm 113:2-3)(Matthew 1:21)

• V1. "hope of earth" (Psalm 65:5)

"Joy of heav'n" (Isaiah 44:23)

• V2. "shield" (Psalm 28:7)

"Prayer" (Philippians 2:10)

• V3. "joy" (Isaiah 51:11)

"Songs" (Revelations 14:1-5)

• V4. "bowing" (Philippians 2:10)

"King of kings" (Philippians 2:10)(Revelations 17:14)

Keywords: name of Jesus, joy, comfort, precious name, sweet, hope of earth, joy of heav’n, shield, holy, prayer, His songs, bowing, prostrate, King of kings, crown

Interpretation notes:

• The hymn begins with upward melodic motion and uses dotted rhythms. 

• Longer note values highlight words such as 'name,' 'sweet,' and 'heav'n,' while 'earth' and 'joy of' are set in steady quarter notes. 

• A fermata appears on the second 'sweet.'