Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#316

316. Jesus, the Very Thought of You

1 Jesus, the very thought of you
Fills us with sweet delight;
But sweeter far your face to view
And rest within your light.

2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame,
Nor can the mind recall
A sweeter sound than your blest name,
O Savior of us all!

3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite soul,
O Joy of all the meek,
How kind you are to those who fall!
How good to those who seek!

4 O Jesus, be our joy today;
Help us to prize your love;
Grant us at last to hear you say:
"Come, share my home above."

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the very thought of you
• Title: Jesus, the Very Thought of You
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christian Hope; Lent 3 (Year C); Inner Life

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: C M
• Key: G Major