A Collection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#XL

XL. O Jesu, source of calm repose

1 O Jesu, Source of calm Repose,
Thy like nor Man nor Angel knows,
Fairest among ten thousand fair
Even those whom Death's sad Fetters bound,
Whom thickest Darkness compast round
Find Light and Life if thou appear.

2 Effulgence of the Light Divine,
E'er rolling Planets knew to shine,
E'er Time its ceaseless Course began;
Thou when the appointed Hour was come
Did'st not disdain the Virgin's Womb,
But God with God wert Man with Man.

3 The World, Sin, Death oppose in vain,
Thou by thy dying, Death hast slain,
My great Deliverer and my God1
In vain does the old Dragon rage,
In vain all Hell its Powers engage:
None can withstand thy conquering Blood.

4 Lord over all, sent to fulfill
Thy gracious Father's sovereign Will,
To thy dread Scepter will I bow;
With duteous Reverence at thy Feet,
Like humble Mary, lo, I sit,
Speak, Lord, thy Servant heareth now.

5 Renew thy Image Lord in me,
Lowly and gentle may I be;
No Charms to thee but these are dear:
No Anger may'st thou ever find;
No Pride in my unruffled Mind
But Faith and Heavn'n-born Peace are there.

6 A patient, a victorious Mind
That Life and all Things cast behind,
Springs forth, obedient to thy call,
A Heart that no desire can move,
But still t'adore and praise and love,
Give me, my Lord, my Life, my All.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesu, source of calm repose
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1737
• Source: From the German

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