538 | Common Praise#539 | 540a |
Text: | O Jesus, King most wonderful |
Translator: | Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 |
Tune: | METZLER'S REDHEAD NO. 66 |
Composer: | Richard Redhead, 1820-1901 |
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 living fire,
surpassing all the joys we know,
and all we can desire:
4 Jesus, may all confess thy name,
thy wondrous love adore;
and, seeking thee, themselves inflame
to seek thee more and more.
*5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless,
thee may we love alone,
and ever in our lives express
the image of thine own.
*6 Abide with us, and let thy light
shine, Lord, on every heart;
dispel the darkness of our night,
and joy to all impart.
7 Jesus, our love and joy, to thee,
the Father's only Son,
all might, and praise, and glory be,
while endless ages run.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O Jesus, King most wonderful |
Latin Title: | Jesu, Rex admirabilis |
Translator: | Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2000 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Proper 14: Year B |
Source: | Latin, c. 12th century |
Notes: | Alternative tune ST BOTOLPH 305 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | METZLER'S REDHEAD NO. 66 |
Composer: | Richard Redhead, 1820-1901 |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | D Major |