The Hymnal ‎#354

354. 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 fast 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts
• Translator and Arranger: Rev. Ray Palmer (1858)
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: The Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Christ: Abiding with Believers; Christ: Praise to Christ; Christ: Presence, His Living; Communion, The Holy; Joy; Lord's Supper, The; Trust and Confidence
• Source: Latin, 11th century

Tune Information

• Name: QUEBEC
• Composer: Henry Baker (1862)
• Meter: L. M.
• Incipit: 33351 22355 54234
• Key: E♭ Major