Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#242

242. Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

1 Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts!
Thou fount of life! Thou light of men!
From the best bliss that earth imparts,
We turn unfilled to Thee again.

2 Thy truth unchanged has ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee Thou art good,
To them that find Thee, all in all.

3 We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,
And long to feast upon Thee still;
We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill!

4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Where-e’r our changeful lot is cast;
Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see,
Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay;
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away,
Shed o’r the world Thy holy light!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts! Thou fount of life!
• Title: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153)
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1808-1887)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Glory and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: ABENDS
• Composer: Herbert S. Oakley (1830-1903) (1874)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 51766 43223 45176
• Key: G Major or modal