Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#116

116. 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,
The truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.

3 O Jesus! Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire!
Surpassing all the joys we know,
All that we can desire.

4 Thy wondrous mercies are untold,
Through each returning day;
Thy love exceeds a thousand fold,
Whatever we can say.

5 Thee may our tongues forever bless,
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine Own.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful!
• Title: O Jesus, King Most Wonderful!
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1019-1153
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Adoration; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: SERENITY
• Composer: William V. Wallace, 1814-1865
• Key: E♭ Major