Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: Common Praise #169 (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire,
thy work of grace we sing;
Redeemer of the world art thou,
its Maker and its King.
2 How vast the mercy and the love
which laid our sins on thee,
and led thee to a cruel death,
to set thy people free!
3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
the ransom has been paid;
and thou art on thy Father's throne,
in glorious robes arrayed.
4 O may thy mighty love prevail
our sinful souls to spare;
O may we stand around thy throne,
and see thy glory there.
5 Jesu, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
in thee be all our glory now
and through eternity.
6 All praise to thee who art gone up
triumphantly to heaven;
all praise to God the Father's name,
and Holy Ghost be given. Topics: Ascension Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:6 Languages: English Tune Title: METZLER'S REDHEAD NO. 66
Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire