The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#227

227. Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts,
Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men,
From the best 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 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;
Chase the dark night of sin away,
Shed o'er the world Thy holy light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts
• Title: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
• Author (ascribed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  John 6:35
• Notes: Alternate tune: "Canonbury," No. 277.

Tune Information

• Name: HESPERUS
• Composer: Henry Baker (1866)
• Meter: L. M.
• Incipit: 33351 22355 54234
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music used by permission of Miss C. Morley Horder.