329. Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
fount of our lives, and light of all:
From every bliss that earth imparts
we turn, unfilled, to hear your call.

2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
you plead with all to call on you;
To those still seeking, you are good;
to those who find you, life is new.

3 We taste of you, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still;
We drink of you, the fountain-head;
our thirsty souls from you we fill.

4 For you our restless spirits yearn,
where'er our changing lot is cast;
Glad, when your smile on us you turn,
blessed, when by faith we hold you fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay!
Make all our moments calm and bright!
Oh, chase the cloud of sin away!
Shed o'er the world your holy light.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, the joy of loving hearts
Title: Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts
Translator: Ray Palmer (1858, alt.)
Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1150)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ;
Topic: Adoration and Praise: Jesus Christ; Consecration; Holy Communion (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HESPERUS (QUEBEC)
Composer: Henry W. Baker (1854)
Meter: L.M.
Incipit: 33351 22355 54234
Key: F Major



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