Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#115

115. 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,
Then 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 every 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 life express
The image of Thine own.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful
• Translator: Edward Caswall (1848)
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1901-1153
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: King; Christ: Praise to; Christ: Preciousness of; Praise: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: GROTON
• Composer: Heinrich C. Zeuner
• Meter: C. M.