Ancient and Modern ‎#689a

689a. Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts

1 Jesu, 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 fountain-head,
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 Jesu, 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts
• Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Luke 11:9
  ;
  John 4:10
  ;
  John 7:37
• Topic: Change; Light; Longing; Water
• Source: Based on Jesu, dulcedo cordium, (Latin, 12th century)

Tune Information

• Name: ST SEPULCHRE
• Composer: George Cooper (1820-1876)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major