The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#511

511. Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts,
Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of all,
From the best bliss that earth imparts
We turn, unfilled, to heed Thy call.

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;
O chase the 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
• Author (attr.): Bernard of Clairvaux
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858; alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:9
  ;
  John 6:35

Tune Information

• Name: JESU DULCIS MEMORIA
• Arranger: James McGregor (1984)
• Meter: LM
• Source: From plainsong, Mode II
• Copyright: Arrangement copyright © 1984 by James McGregor, All rights reserved. Used by permission.