Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#384

384. 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 when Thy gracious smile we see,
blest when 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
• Title: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
• Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th cent.
• Translator: Ray Palmer (1858, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Communion

Tune Information

• Name: QUEBEC
• Composer: Henry Baker (1854)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major