Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#330

330. Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!

1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men!
From the best bliss that earth imparts
We tur, 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 Jesus, 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858)
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (1153)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Bread: Living; Christ: Living Bread; Church: Sacraments of; Epiphany; Joy; Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper: Our Supply; Means of Grace
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ZEPHYR
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: L. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.