Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#413c

413c. Jesus, the joy of loving hearts

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,
whichever way our lot is cast,
glad when your gracious smile we view,
blessed when our faith can hold you fast.

5 Jesus, for ever with us stay,
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away,
spread through the world your holy light.
(Amen.)

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the joy of loving hearts
• Translator: R. Palmer (1808-1887)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: Easter 1: The Bread of Life; God's Church: Holy Communion; The Promise of Redemption: Moses
• Source: the Latin (twelfth century)

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: W. Knapp (1698-1768)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tunes: MARYTON (413a), GONFALON ROYAL (413b), HAWKHURST (137)