939. Jesus, the Very Thought of You

1 Jesus, the very thought of you
Fills us with sweet delight;
But sweeter far your face to view
And rest within your light.

2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame,
Nor can the mind recall
A sweeter sound than your blest name,
O Savior of us all!

3 O hope of ev'ry humble soul,
O joy of all the meek,
How kind you are to those who fall,
How good to those who seek!

4 O Jesus, be our joy today;
Help us to prize your love;
Grant us at last to hear you say:
"Come, share my home above."

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, the very thought of you
Title: Jesus, the Very Thought of You
Author (attributed to): Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Topic: Devotional
Source: Jesu, dulcis memoria, c. 12th cent.
Tune Information
Name: ST. AGNES
Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: CM
Key: G Major or modal



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