Christian Hymns ‎#53b

53b. 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 unfilled 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: 1898
• Notes: St. Bernard, d. 1153. Tr. J. M. Neale.

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS, THE THOUGHT OF THEE
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: g minor
• Source: Pub. by Gesius, 1605.
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: O Jesu, din Hukommelse