
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, (1091-1153) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #241 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Joy First Line: O Jesus, Joy of loving hearts! Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Joy of loving hearts!
Thou Fount of life! Thou Light of men!
From fullest 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, that Thy gracious smile we see,
Blest, that 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.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM
O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts