Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #464 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee,
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name
O Savior of mankind!
3 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!
4 Jesus, our only joy be Thou,
As Thou our prize wilt be:
Jesus, be Thou our glory now,
And through eternity.
Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Joy and Peace; Jesus Abiding with Believers; Jesus Beauty of Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee