Common Praise (1998) ‎#71

71. Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
true source of life, our lives sustain;
from the best bliss that earth imparts,
we turn unfilled to you again.

2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
you rescue those who on you call:
to those yet seeking, you are good;
to those who find you, all in all.

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

4 Our restless spirits long for you,
however may our lot be cast,
glad when your gracious smile we view,
blessed when our faith can hold you fast.

5 Jesus, forever with us stay:
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away;
shed through the world your holy light.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the joy of loving hearts
• Title: Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts
• Latin Title: Jesu, dulcedo cordium
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Exodus 17:1-7
  ;
  John 7:37-39
  ;
  Romans 13:8-14
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
  ;
  John 1:43-51
  ;
  John 4:5-42
  ;
  John 6:25-35
  ;
  1 Corinthians 6:12-20
• Topic: Eucharist; Yearning; Bread
• Source: Latin, 12th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE REDEMPTOR OMNIUM
• Harmonizer: Alfred Leslie Rose, SSJE (1890-1970)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Sarum plainsong, Mode I
• Copyright: Harm. © The Society of St. John the Evangelist