688a. Jesu, the very thought of thee

1 Jesu, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills the breast;
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.

2 No voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
nor can the memory find
a sweeter sound than Jesu's name,
the Saviour of mankind.

3 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
to those who ask how kind thou art,
how good to those who seek!

4 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show;
the love of Jesus, what it is
none but his loved ones know.

5 Jesu, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
in thee be all our glory now,
and through eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Jesu, the very thought of thee
Translator: Edward Caswall (1814-1878)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ;
Topic: Adoration; Devotion; Future hope (2 more...)
Source: Based on Jesu, dulcis memoria, (Latin, c. 12th century)
Tune Information
Name: ST AGNES (Dykes)
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
Meter: CM
Key: G Major



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