Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878; Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 248 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 First Line: O Jesus, King most wonderful Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, king most wonderful!
O Conqueror renowned!
O Source of peace ineffable,
In whom all joys are found:
2 When once you visit darkened hearts,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanity departs,
Then kindles love divine.
3 O Jesus, light of all below,
The fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
All that we can desire:
4 May ev'ry heart confess your name,
Forever you adore,
And, seeking you, itself inflame
To seek you more and more!
5 You may our tongues forever bless;
You may we love alone
And ever in our lives express
The image of your own! Topics: Christ the King (Year C); Christ the King; Inner Life; Praise, Adoration Used With Tune: HIDING PLACE
O Jesus, King Most Wonderful!