Rejoice in the Lord ‎#360

360. O Jesus, King Most Wonderful

1 O Jesus, 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 May ev'ry heart confess thy name,
and ever thee adore,
and, seeking thee, itself inflame
to seek thee more and more.

4 Thee may our tongues forever bless,
thee may we love alone,
and ever in our lives express
the image of thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful
• Title: O Jesus, King Most Wonderful
• Translator: E. Caswall (1849)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Source: Jesu, rex admirabile, medieval Latin lyric

Tune Information

• Name: LAND OF REST
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arr. Erik Routley (1976) harmonization copyright © 1976 by Hinshaw Music, Inc.