Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #369b (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: John 6:51-55 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Holy Communion; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Year A Lent 3; Year B Pentecost; Year B Proper 14; Year B Proper 15; Years A, B, and C Day of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: EISENACH
Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts