Worship (4th ed.) ‎#705

705. O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
The fount of life and light of all,
From ev'ry bliss that earth imparts
We turn, unfilled, to hear your call.

2 For you our restless spirits yearn,
Where'er our changing lot is cast;
Glad, when your presence we discern,
Blest, when by faith we hold you fast.

3 We taste you, everliving bread,
And long to feast upon you still.
We drink of you, the fountainhead,
That you our thirsting souls may fill.

4 O Jesus, ever with us stay!
Make all our moments calm and bright!
O chase the night of sin away!
Shed o'er the world your holy light!

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, joy of loving hearts
• Title: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
• Latin Title: Jesu, dulcedo cordium
• Paraphraser: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 (alt.)
• Author (attributed to): St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: Wiliam Knapp, 1698-1768
• Composer (descant): Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875-1947
• Meter: LM
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Descant © 1982, Royal School of Church Music