Ancient and Modern ‎#749a

749a. O Jesus, King most wonderful

1 O Jesus, King most wonderful;
thou conqueror renowned,
thou sweetness most ineffable,
in whom all joys are found!

2 When once thou visitest the heart,
then truth begins to shine,
then earthly vanities depart,
then kindles love divine.

3 O Jesus, light of all below!
Thou fount of living fire,
surpassing all the joys we know,
and all we can desire:

4 Jesus, may all confess thy name,
thy wondrous love adore;
and, seeking thee, themselves inflame
to seek thee more and more.

5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless,
thee may we love alone,
and ever in our lives express
the image of thine own.

6 Abide with us, and let thy light
shine, Lord, on every heart;
dispel the darkness of our night,
and joy to all impart.

7 Jesus, our love and joy, to thee,
the Father's only Son,
all might, and praise, and glory be,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful
• Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:5-6
  ;
  Philippians 2:10-11
  ;
  1 John 3:2-3
• Topic: Adoration; Jesus: Name; Jesus: Names and images for; Joy; Light
• Source: Jesu, Rex admirabilis, (Latin, c. 12th century)

Tune Information

• Name: ST BOTOLPH (Slater)
• Composer: Gordon Slater (1896-1979)
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.