Jesu, Thou joy of loving hearts!

Representative Text

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.

Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #384

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard of Clairvaux, saint, abbot, and doctor, fills one of the most conspicuous positions in the history of the middle ages. His father, Tecelin, or Tesselin, a knight of great bravery, was the friend and vassal of the Duke of Burgundy. Bernard was born at his father's castle on the eminence of Les Fontaines, near Dijon, in Burgundy, in 1091. He was educated at Chatillon, where he was distinguished for his studious and meditative habits. The world, it would be thought, would have had overpowering attractions for a youth who, like Bernard, had all the advantages that high birth, great personal beauty, graceful manners, and irresistible influence could give, but, strengthened in the resolve by night visions of his mother (who had died in 1… Go to person page >

Translator: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts!
Title: Jesu, Thou joy of loving hearts!
Latin Title: Jesu, dolcedo cordium
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (~1160)
Translator: Ray Palmer (1858)
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Source: Latin, 11th cent.
Language: English
Notes: Spanish translation: See "Oh Cristo, nuestra gozo y bien" by George P. Simmonds
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

QUEBEC (Baker)

Henry Baker (b. Nuneham, Oxfordshire, England, 1835; d. Wimbledon, England, 1910; not to be confused with Henry W. Baker) was educated as a civil engineer at Winchester and Cooper's Hill and was active in railroad building in India. In 1867 he completed a music degree at Exeter College, Oxford, Engl…

Go to tune page >


Timeline

Media

You have access to this FlexScore.
Download:
Are parts of this score outside of your desired range? Try transposing this FlexScore.
General Settings
Stanza Selection
Voice Selection
Text size:
Music size:
Transpose (Half Steps):
Capo:
Contacting server...
Contacting server...
Questions? Check out the FAQ

A separate copy of this score must be purchased for each choir member. If this score will be projected or included in a bulletin, usage must be reported to a licensing agent (e.g. CCLI, OneLicense, etc).

This is a preview of your FlexScore.
The Cyber Hymnal #3451
  • Adobe Acrobat image (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer score (NWC)
  • XML score (XML)
The Hymnal: as authorized and approved by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1916 #328b
Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #307
  • Bulletin Score (PDF)
  • Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF)
  • Full Score (PDF, XML)

Instances

Instances (501 - 561 of 561)
TextPage Scan

The Presbyterian Hymnal #510

Text

The Presbyterian Hymnal #511

Page Scan

The Primitive Methodist Church Hymnal #439

Page Scan

The Psalter Hymnal #427

Page Scan

The Quartet #143-13

Page Scan

The Reformed Church Hymnal #54

Page Scan

The Riverdale Hymn Book #192

Page Scan

The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #185d

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d525

The Saints' Hymnal #d186

Page Scan

The Sanctuary Hymnal, published by Order of the General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ #461

The Sarum Hymnal #229

Page Scan

The Scottish Hymnal #190a

Page Scan

The Scottish Hymnal #190b

The Service of Song for Baptist Churches #d441

The Service of Song for Baptist Churches #d289

TextPage Scan

The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #108

Page Scan

The Smaller Hymnal #163

Page Scan

The Sodalist's Hymnal #72

The Song Book of the Salvation Army #581

Text

The Song Book of the Salvation Army #602

Page Scan

The Song Companion to the Scriptures #398

Page Scan

The Spirit of Praise #392

The Stirling Three Hundred #120

The Student Hymnary #d173

Page Scan

The Students' Hymnal #70

Page Scan

The Students' Hymnal #60

Page Scan

The Students' Hymnal #60

Page Scan

The University Hymn Book #169

Page Scan

The Voice of Thanksgiving #155

AudioPage Scan

The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 2 #294

Page Scan

The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 3 #343

Page Scan

The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 4 #231

Page Scan

The Westminster Abbey Hymn-Book #239

Page Scan

The Westminster Hymnal for congregational and social use and for the Sunday School #103

Page Scan

The Woman's Hymnal #35

The Worshipbook #510

TextPage Scan

The Worshiping Church #121

Page Scan

The Y.M.C.A. Hymnal #13

Text

Together in Song #499

TextPage Scan

Trinity Hymnal #549a

TextPage Scan

Trinity Hymnal #549b

TextPage Scan

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #646

TextPage Scan

Trinity Psalter Hymnal #494

Page Scan

University Hymns #293

Vesper Chimes #203

Vineyard Songs #d63

TextPage Scan

Voices United #472

We Celebrate with Song #d98

TextPage Scan

Worship (3rd ed.) #605

Text

Worship (4th ed.) #705

Worship and Hymns for All Occasions #d104

TextPage Scan

Worship and Service Hymnal #129

Worship II, a Hymnal for Roman Catholic Parishes #d132

Worship in Song #d134

Worship in Song #d152

Page Scan

Worship in Song #408

Worship in the School Room #d86

Page Scan

Worship in the School Room #397

Page Scan

Worship Song #721

Pages

Exclude 492 pre-1979 instances
Suggestions or corrections? Contact us