Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#64

64. Jesus, the very thought of Thee

1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in thy presence rest.

2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name,
O Saviour of mankind!

3 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
To those who fall how kind Thou art!
How good to those who seek!

4 But those who find Thee find a bliss
Nor tongue nor pen can show;
The love of Jesus, what it is
None but His loved ones know.

5 Jesus, our only joy be Thou,
As thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be Thou our glory now
And through eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the very thought of Thee
• Translator: E. Caswall, 1814-1878
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Jesus (See also Christ): Precious; Preciousness of Christ; Christ: Preciousness of Christ; The Godhead: The Son; Name: Of Jesus; Heart: Contrite

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal