Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#229

229. 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, that 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
• Title: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: The Lord's Supper

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Composer: Edward Miller, Mus. Doc., 1731-1807 (1790)
• Meter: L. M.