Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#267

267. Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!

1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
Thou Fount of Life, Thou Light of men!
From the best bliss that earth imparts
We turn unfill'd to Thee again.

2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee Thou art good,
To them that find Thee, All in All!

3 We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,
And long to feast upon Thee still;
We drink of Thee, the Fountain Head,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Where'er our changeful lot is cast;
Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see,
Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay!
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away,
Shed o'er the world Thy holy light!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Communion: at the Lord's Table; Doubt; Lord's Supper; Love: To Christ; Means of Grace
• Notes: Author from index: St. Bernard

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