646: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts


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 Fountainhead,
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.

Text information
First Line:Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Title:Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
Attributed to:Bernard of Clairvaux (ca. 1150)
Arranger and Translator:Ray Palmer (1858)
Meter:L.M.
Scripture:John 6:35; John 15:11
Topic:Bread of Life; Joy; The Christian Life | Love for Christ; Christ | The Light; Longing for Christ and God
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:QUEBEC
Composer:Henry Baker (1854)
Meter:L.M.
Key:E♭ Major

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