CPWI Hymnal ‎#600b

600b. Jesu, 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 when thy gracious smile we see,
blest, when our faith can hold thee fast.

5 O Jesu, 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: Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts!
• Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Holy Communion
• Source: After a Latin text

Tune Information

• Name: WALTON (FULDA)
• Composer: William Gardiner, 1770-1863
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, London, 1815