The Church Hymnal ‎#231

231. 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 the 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 from Thee our souls 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
• Translator: R. Palmer
• Author: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: BROOKFIELD
• Composer: T. B. Southgate
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major or modal