Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#356

356. O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
The fount of life, the light of all:
From ev'ry bliss that earth imparts
We turn, unfilled, to hear your call.

2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
You plead with all to call on you;
To those who seek you, you are good;
To those who find you, life is new.

3 We taste you, ever-living bread,
And long to feast upon you still;
We drink of you, the fountain-head;
Our thirsting souls from you we fill.

4 For you our restless spirits yearn,
Where'er our changing lot is cast;
Glad, when your smile on us you turn,
Blest, when by faith we hold you fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay!
Make all our moments fair and bright!
Oh, chase the night of sin away!
Shed o'er the world your holy light.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, joy of loving hearts
• Title: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
• Translator: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 (alt)
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Community in Christ; Lent 2 (Year A); Pentecost 4 (Year C); Faith; Grace

Tune Information

• Name: WALTON
• Meter: L M
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: W. Gardiner, Sacred Melodies, 1815