Common Praise ‎#486b

486b. 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
• Latin Title: Jesu, dulcedo cordium
• Translator: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:21
  ;
  Deuteronomy 8:5-9
  ;
  John 6:51
  ;
  Matthew 7:7-8
  ;
  Psalm 36:9
  ;
  Psalm 107:9
  ;
  Romans 10:13
• Source: Latin, 12th century

Tune Information

• Name: INVITATION (DEVONSHIRE)
• Composer: J. F. Lampe, 1703-1751
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major