The Hymnal ‎#143

143. 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 life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire!

4 May every heart confess Thy Name,
And ever Thee adore,
And seeking Thee, itself 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful
• Translator: Edward Caswall (1849)
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Publication Date: 1895

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