Text: | O Jesu, King most wonderful |
Translator: | Edward Caswall, 1814-78 |
Tune: | KING'S NORTON |
Composer: | Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1673-1707 |
1 O Jesu, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou sweetness most ineffable,
In whom all joys are found!
2 When once thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine;
Then earthly vanities depart;
Then kindles love divine.
3 O Jesu, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire:
4 May every heart confess thy name,
And ever thee adore;
And, seeking thee, itself inflame
To seek thee more and more.
5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless,
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of thine own.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O Jesu, King most wonderful |
Latin Title: | Jesu, Rex admirabilis |
Translator: | Edward Caswall, 1814-78 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1986 |
Source: | Latin, c. 12th century |
Notes: | Alternative tune ST BOTOLPH 385 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | KING'S NORTON |
Composer: | Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1673-1707 |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | f minor |