The New English Hymnal ‎#386

386. O Jesu, King most wonderful

1 O Jesu, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou sweetness most ineffable,
In whom all joys are found!

2 When once thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine;
Then earthly vanities depart;
Then kindles love divine.

3 O Jesu, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire:

4 May every heart confess thy name,
And ever thee adore;
And, seeking thee, itself inflame
To seek thee more and more.

5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless,
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesu, King most wonderful
• Latin Title: Jesu, Rex admirabilis
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-78
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Source: Latin, c. 12th century
• Notes: Alternative tune ST BOTOLPH 385

Tune Information

• Name: KING'S NORTON
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1673-1707
• Meter: CM
• Key: f minor