The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#241

241. O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

1 O Jesus, Joy of loving hearts!
Thou Fount of life! Thou Light of men!
From fullest 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 Fountainhead,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Where'er our changeful lot is cast,
Glad, that 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: O Jesus, Joy of loving hearts!
• Title: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, (1091-1153)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Lord's Supper; Lent, Fourth Sunday; Third Sunday after Easter; Christ: Longing for; Names and Office of Christ: Bread; Names and Office of Christ: Fount of Life; Names and Office of Christ: Joy; Names and Office of Christ: Light

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Edward Miller's Psalms of David, 1790.