369a. Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts

1 Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts,
thou fount of life, thou perfect grace;
from the best bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to seek thy face.

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 is holding fast.

5 O Jesu, 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: Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts
Title: Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts
Latin Title: Jesu, dulcis memoria
Translator: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Holy Communion; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Year A: Lent 3 (4 more...)
Source: 12th century
Tune Information
Name: EALING
Composer: Herbert Stanley Oakeley, 1830-1903
Meter: LM
Key: F Major



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