Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#177

177. O Jesus! King most wonderful

1 O Jesus! King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renown'd;
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In whom all joys are found!--

2 When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.

3 O Jesus, Light of all below!
Thou Fount of life and fire!
Surpassing all the joys we know,
All that we can desire,--

4 May ev'ry heart confess Thy name,
And ever Thee adore;
And, seeking Thee, itself inflame
To seek Thee more and more.

5 Thee may our tongues forever bless;
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our life express
The image of Thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus! King most wonderful
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: Precious; Christ: Love to; Christ: Praise to; Gratitude: for the atonement; Praise: To Christ; Preciousness of Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: St. Barnard

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