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| Text: | Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts |
| Translator: | Ray Palmer (1808-1887) |
| Tune: | MARYTON |
| Composer: | Henry Percy Smith (1825-1898) |
1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
true source of life, our lives sustain;
from the best bliss that earth imparts,
we turn unfilled to you again.
2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
you rescue those who on you call:
to those yet seeking, you are good;
to those who find you, all in all.
3 We taste of you, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still.
We drink from you, the fountain-head,
our thirsty souls from you we fill.
4 Our restless spirits long for you,
however may our lot be cast,
glad when your gracious smile we view,
blessed when our faith can hold you fast.
5 Jesus, forever with us stay:
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away;
shed through the world your holy light.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Jesus, the joy of loving hearts |
| Title: | Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts |
| Latin Title: | Jesu, dulcedo cordium |
| Translator: | Ray Palmer (1808-1887) (alt.) |
| Meter: | LM |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Eucharist; Yearning; Bread |
| Source: | Latin, 12th cent. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MARYTON |
| Composer: | Henry Percy Smith (1825-1898) |
| Meter: | LM |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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