292. O Jesus! King most wonderful

1 O Jesus! King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned;
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In whom all joys are found!

2 When once Thou visitest the heart,
The truth begins to shine;
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.

3 O Jesus, light of all below!
Thou Fount of life and fire!
Surpassing all the joys we know,
All that we can desire,--

4 May every heart confess Thy name
And ever Thee adore;
And, seeking Thee, itself inflame
To seek Thee more and more.

5 Thee may our tongues forever bless,
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.

Text Information
First Line: O Jesus! King most wonderful
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, d. 1153
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1913
Topic: The Church Year : Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday; The Church Year: Sixth Sunday in Lent; Jesus Christ: Our King
Tune Information
Name: [O Jesus! King most wonderful]
Composer: J. B. Dykes (1866)
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major



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