The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#419

419. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts!
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (ca. 1150)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Seventh Sunday after Trinity; Love to God and the Savior; Peace and Joy

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts!]
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German, 1605