Common Praise ‎#485b

485b. O Jesu, King most wonderful

1 O Jesu, King most wonderful,
thou Conqueror renowned,
thou sweetness most ineffable,
in whom all joys are found!

2 When once thou visitest the heart,
then truth begins to shine,
then earthly vanities depart,
then kindles love divine.

3 Thee, Jesu, may our voices bless,
thee may we love alone,
and ever in our lives express
the image of thine own.

4 Abide with us, and let thy light
shine, Lord, on every heart;
dispel the darkness of our night,
and joy to all impart.

5 Jesu, our love and joy, to thee,
the Virgin's only Son,
all might and praise and glory be,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesu, King most wonderful
• Latin Title: Jesu, Rex admirabilis
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 John 3:2-3
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:16
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:18
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:6
  ;
  John 16:22-24
  ;
  Matthew 7:7-8
  ;
  Philippians 3:14
  ;
  Romans 8:29
• Topic: Proper 11: Year C
• Source: Latin, c. 12th century
• Notes: Alternative tune KILMARNOCK 477

Tune Information

• Name: ST AGNES (DYKES)
• Composer: J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: CM