Text: | Jesus, the joy of loving hearts |
Translator: | Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 |
Tune: | MARYTON |
Composer: | Henry Percy Smith, 1825-1898 |
1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
Fountain of life and Light of men,
from the best bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to You again.
2 Your truth unchanged has always stood;
You save all those who on You call:
to those who seek You, O how good!
To those that find You, all-in-all!
3 We taste of You, the living Bread,
and long to feast upon You still;
we drink of You, the Fountain-head,
and thirst our souls from You to fill.
4 Our restless spirits long for You,
no matter where our lot is cast,
glad when Your gracious smile we view,
blessed when our faith can hold You fast.
5 O Jesus, ever with us stay;
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away;
spread through the world Your holy light.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Jesus, the joy of loving hearts |
Latin Title: | Jesu dulcis memoria |
Translator: | Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 |
Meter: | LM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2004 |
Topic: | Jesus Christ: The Lord's Supper |
Source: | Latin, 12th century |
Notes: | Alternative tune: WAREHAM 132 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MARYTON |
Composer: | Henry Percy Smith, 1825-1898 |
Meter: | LM |
Key: | E Major |