Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#176

176. Jesus! the very thought of Thee

1 Jesus! the very thought of Thee
With gladness fills my breast;
But dearer far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.

2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name,
O Saviour of mankind!

3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek!
To those who fall, how kind Thou art,
How good to those who seek!

4 And those who find Thee, find a bliss
Nor tongue nor pen can show:
The love of Jesus--what it is,
None but His loved ones know.

5 Jesus, our only joy be Thou!
As Thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be Thou our glory now,
And through eternity!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! the very thought of Thee
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: Precious; Christ: Love to; Christ: Praise to; Gratitude: for the atonement; Praise: To Christ; Preciousness of Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: St. Bernard

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