Author: Dr. Ray Palmer, 1808-1887; Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 Appears in 562 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!
Thou Fount of life! thou Light of men!
From the best bliss that earth imparts,
We turn unfilled to Thee again.
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 Fountainhead,
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 can hold Thee fast.
5 O Jesus, 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: Abiding, presence of Christ; Bread Jesus the; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Bread of Heaven; Christ Life; Christ Light; The Godhead The Son; Water, Living Of Life ; Joy In Christ; Joy Jesus, our ; Presence, of Christ ; Heart Loving; Jesus (See also Christ) Our Joy; Life Water of; Life Christ our Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!