Church Book ‎#336

336. Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!

1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
Thou Fount of life! Thou light of men!
From the best bliss that earth imparts,
We turn unfilled to Thee again.

2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee, Thou art good,
To them that find Thee, All in all.

3 We taste Thee, O Thou Living Bread,
And long to feast upon Thee still;
We drink of Thee, the Fountain Head,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Where'er our changeful lot is cast;
Glad, that Thy gracious smile we see,
Blest that our faith can hold Thee fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay!
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away;
Shed o'er the world Thy holy light.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
• Latin Title: Jesus dulcedo cordium
• Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (1153)
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Lord's Supper; Lent, Fourth Sunday; Seventh Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune: #416 or #482

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: From index: From Beethoven