
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1090-1153; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 250 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Lyrics: 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 May ev'ry heart confess Thy name
And ever Thee adore
And, seeking Thee, itself inflame
To seek Thee more and more!
5 Thee may our tongues forever bless,
Thee may we love alone,
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own!
Topics: Jesus, Our King Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
O Jesus, King Most Wonderful