Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#646

646. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
• Title: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
• Attributed to: Bernard of Clairvaux (ca. 1150)
• Arranger and Translator: Ray Palmer (1858)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  John 6:35
  ;
  John 15:11
• Topic: Bread of Life; The Christian Life: Love for Christ; Christ: The Light; Longing for Christ and God

Tune Information

• Name: QUEBEC
• Composer: Henry Baker (1854)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 33351 22355 54234
• Key: E♭ Major