Lutheran Service Book ‎#554

554. 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 Oh, may our tongues forever bless,
May we love You 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 (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-78 (alt. )
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 19:38
  ;
  Philippians 2:10-11
  ;
  Psalm 22:28
  ;
  Psalm 45:1-3
  ;
  Psalm 146:10
  ;
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Redeemer

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-76
• Meter: C M
• Key: G Major