141. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

1. Jesus, the very thought of thee
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far thy face to see
And in thy presence rest.

2. Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the mem’ry find
A sweeter sound than thy blest name,
O Savior of mankind!

3. O hope of ev’ry contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
To those who fall, how kind thou art!
How good to those who seek!

4. Jesus, our only joy be thou,
As thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
And thru eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, the very thought of thee
Title: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, ca. 1091–1153
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814–1878
Meter: (CM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Hope; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Savior (2 more...)
Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Enos 1:27. For the same hymn arranged for women's voices, see 315.
Tune Information
Name: ST. AGNES
Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823–1876
Meter: (CM)
Incipit: 33323 47155 53224
Key: G Major



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