

Author: St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,065 hymnals First Line: Jesus! the very thought of Thee Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills the breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. 2 O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, to those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! 3 But ... Topics: Adoration; Adoration; Ancient Hymns; Christ Name of ; Devotional; Historical; Inner Life; Worship; liturgical Communion Songs Text Sources: Latin, 12th century
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee