413b. Jesus, the joy of loving hearts

1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
true source of life, our lives sustain:
from the best bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to you again.

2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood,
you rescue those who on you call:
to those yet seeking, you are good —
to those who find you, all-in-all.

3 We taste of you, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still;
we drink from you, the fountain-head,
our thirsty souls from you we fill.

4 Our restless spirits long for you,
whichever way our lot is cast,
glad when your gracious smile we view,
blessed when our faith can hold you fast.

5 Jesus, for ever with us stay,
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away,
spread through the world your holy light.
(Amen.)

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, the joy of loving hearts
Translator: R. Palmer (1808-1887)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: Easter 1: The Bread of Life; God's Church: Holy Communion; The Promise of Redemption: Moses
Source: the Latin (twelfth century)
Tune Information
Name: GONFALON ROYAL
Composer: P. C. Buck (1871-1947)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
Key: G Major
Copyright: © Oxford University Press
Notes: Alternative tunes: MARYTON (413a), WAREHAM (413c), HAWKHURST (137)



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