Chalice Hymnal ‎#101

101. Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts,
thou fount of life, thou light of light,
greater than pleasure earth imparts,
thy love is true and pure delight.

2 Thy gracious word 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 fountainhead,
and thirst our souls from thee to fill.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee,
where'er our changeful lost 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;
banish the sin of earth, we pray;
shed o'er the world thy holy light.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
• Title: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Praise to Christ; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Love; Jesus Christ: Presence; Joy; Lord's Supper
• Source: Latin (12th century)

Tune Information

• Name: QUEBEC
• Composer: Henry Baker (1854)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 33351 22355 54234
• Key: E♭ Major