Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #645 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills my breast;
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
nor can the mem'ry find,
a sweeter sound than thy blest name,
O Savior of mankind.
3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite heart,
O Joy of all the meek,
to those who fall, how kind thou art!
How good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show:
the love of Jesus, what it is
none but his loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
and through eternity.
Topics: The Christian Life Love for Christ; Christ Love and Grace of; Christ Name of ; Christ Savior; Post-Communion Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee