464. 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 memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name
O Savior of mankind!

3 O Hope of every 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 through eternity.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, the very thought of Thee
Title: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Joy and Peace; Jesus: Abiding with Believers; Jesus: Beauty of
Source: Latin, 12th Century
Tune Information
Name: ST. AGNES
Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: CM
Key: G Major or modal



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