The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#430

430. 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 from Thee our souls 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! Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, Thou joy of loving hearts!
• Title: Jesu, Thou joy of loving hearts!
• Author: Rev. Ray Palmer (1858)
• Translator: S. Bernard
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Aspiration; Fellowship with God
• Notes: Tune name in index: HOLLEY

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesu, Thou joy of loving hearts]
• Composer: George Hews
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major