Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#537

537. O Jesus, King Most Wonderful!

1 O Jesus, king most wonderful!
O Conqueror renowned!
O Source of peace ineffable,
In whom all joys are found:

2 When once you visit darkened hearts,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanity departs,
Then kindles love divine.

3 O Jesus, light of all below,
The fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
All that we can desire:

4 May ev'ry heart confess your name,
Forever you adore,
And, seeking you, itself inflame
To seek you more and more!

5 You may our tongues forever bless;
You may we love alone
And ever in our lives express
The image of your own!

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful
• Title: O Jesus, King Most Wonderful!
• Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christ the King (Year C); Christ the King; Inner Life; Praise, Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: HIDING PLACE
• Meter: C M
• Key: g minor
• Source: J. Leavitt, Christian Lyre, 1831
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship