Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#244

244. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee,
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see
And in Thy presence rest.

2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the mem'ry find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name,
O Saviour of mankind!

3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite heart!
O Joy of all the meek!
To those who fall, how kind Thou art!
How good to those who seek.

4 Jesus, our only joy be Thou,
As Thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus be Thou our glory now,
And thro' eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the very thought of Thee
• Title: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
• Translator: Edward Caswall
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major