Author: Salomo Liscovius; Frederick William Foster Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Christ--Bread of Life Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, highest treasure,
in your communion blessed
I find unfailing pleasure,
true happiness and rest;
myself a willing off'ring
I give to you alone,
because by death and suff'ring
you did for me atone.
2 O Joy, all joys excelling,
the Bread of Life, the Way,
you came to make your dwelling
in sinful hearts to stay.
My spirit’s hungry craving
you can forever still;
from deepest anguish saving,
with bliss my cup can fill.
3 O let my eyes be lightened
by sight of your dear face;
my life below be brightened
by tasting of your grace;
without you, mighty Savior,
to live is naught but pain;
to have your love and favor
is happiness and gain.
4 Earth’s glory to inherit
is not what I desire;
to heav'n aspires my spirit,
to glow with nobler fire;
where Christ himself appearing
in brightest majesty,
for me a place preparing,
there, there I long to be. Scripture: Matthew 13:44 Used With Tune: MUNICH Text Sources: Moravian tr. (1754)
O Jesus, Highest Treasure