

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-87 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 566 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
true fount of life, our lives sustain,
from any bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to you again.
2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood,
you save all those who on you call,
to those yet seeking you are good,
to those who find you, all in all.
3 We taste you, Lord, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still,
we drink of you, the fountainhead,
and thirst our souls from you to fill.
4 For you our restless spirits yearn,
whatever comes, until the last,
glad when your presence we discern,
blest when our faith can hold you fast.
5 For ever, Jesus, with us stay,
make all our moments calm and bright,
chase the dark night of sin away,
shed on this world your holy light.
Topics: Consolation; Consummation in Christ; Faith; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Joy; Light; Longing for God Scripture: John 4:7-15 Used With Tune: HEREFORD Text Sources: Anon. Latin, 12th cent.
Lord Jesus, joy of loving hearts