Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#141

141. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

1. Jesus, the very thought of thee
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far thy face to see
And in thy presence rest.

2. Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the mem’ry find
A sweeter sound than thy blest name,
O Savior of mankind!

3. O hope of ev’ry contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
To those who fall, how kind thou art!
How good to those who seek!

4. Jesus, our only joy be thou,
As thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
And thru eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the very thought of thee
• Title: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
• Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, ca. 1091–1153
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814–1878
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 104:34
• Topic: Hope; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Savior; Peace; Prayer and Supplication
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Enos 1:27. For the same hymn arranged for women's voices, see 315.

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, the very thought of thee]
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823–1876
• Incipit: 33323 47155 53224
• Key: G Major or modal