The New English Hymnal ‎#153a

153a. O let the heart beat high with bliss

1 O let the heart beat high with bliss,
Yea, let it triumph at the sound
Of Jesus’ name, so sweet it is,
For every joy therein is found.

2 The name that comforteth in woe,
The name of Jesus healing sin,
The name that curbs the powers below
And drives away the death within:

3 The name that soundeth ever sweet
In speech or verse or holy song,
And bids us run with willing feet,
Consoled, and comforted, and strong.

4 Then let the name of Jesus ring
With lofty praise in every place;
Let heart and voice together sing--
That name shall every ill efface.

5 Ah! Jesus, health of sinful men,
Give ear unto our loving prayer;
Guide thou our wandering feet again,
And hold our doings in thy care.

6 O Jesus, of the Virgin born,
Immortal honour be to thee;
Praise to the Father infinite,
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O let the heart beat high with bliss
• Latin Title: Exultet cor praecordiis
• Translator: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Naming of Jesus or The Circumcision of Christ: January 1st; Office Hymn; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper
• Source: Latin, 15th century

Tune Information

• Name: EXULTET COR
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arr. By permission of Oxford Univeristy Press (from "English Praise")