The New Century Hymnal ‎#329

329. Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
fount of our lives, and light of all:
From every 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 still seeking, you are good;
to those who find you, life is new.

3 We taste of you, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still;
We drink of you, the fountain-head;
our thirsty 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,
blessed, when by faith we hold you fast.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the joy of loving hearts
• Title: Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858, alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1150)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:8
  ;
  John 6:52-58
• Topic: Adoration and Praise: Jesus Christ; Consecration; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ: Light; Year B: Proper 15; Year C: Proper 17

Tune Information

• Name: HESPERUS (QUEBEC)
• Composer: Henry W. Baker (1854)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 33351 22355 54234
• Key: F Major