Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #64 (2007) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee,
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.
2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame,
Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name,
O Savior of mankind.
3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
To those who fall, how kind Thou art!
How good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? ah! this,
Nor tongue nor pen can show;
The love of Jesus, what it is,
None but His loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be Thou,
As Thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be Thou our glory now
And through eternity.
Amen.
Topics: Adoration and Praise; Comfort; Jesus Christ Scripture: Hebrews 12:3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee