Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#483a

483a. 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 Fountainhead,
And thirst our souls from thee to fill. A-men.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee,
Where'er our changeful lot is cast;
Glad, when thy gracious smile we see,
Blest, when 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts
• Translator: Ray Palmer, 1808 - 87
• Author (attributed to): St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091 - 1153
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany; Holy Communion; The Life in Christ: Aspiration; The Life In Christ: Contemplation

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE REDEMPTOR
• Arranger: Ernest White, b. 1899
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: e minor
• Source: Plainsong Melody, Mode I