499. Lord Jesus, joy of loving hearts

1 Lord Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
true fount of life, our lives sustain,
from any bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to you again.

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

3 We taste you, Lord, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still,
we drink of you, the fountainhead,
and thirst our souls from you to fill.

4 For you our restless spirits yearn,
whatever comes, until the last,
glad when your presence we discern,
blest when our faith can hold you fast.

5 For ever, Jesus, with us stay,
make all our moments calm and bright,
chase the dark night of sin away,
shed on this world your holy light.

Text Information
First Line: Lord Jesus, joy of loving hearts
Translator: Ray Palmer, 1808-87 (alt.)
Meter: 88.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Consolation; Consummation in Christ; Faith (4 more...)
Source: Anon. Latin, 12th cent.
Notes: May be sung to WAREHAM 124
Tune Information
Name: HEREFORD
Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-76
Meter: 88.88
Key: E♭ Major



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