Hymns

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Words: Cistercian hymn, Ray Palmer · Music: H. Percy Smith · 1858

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 5
O Jesus, ever with us stay;
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away,
spread o'er the world thy holy light.

Words: Cistercian hymn, 12th c.; tr. Ray Palmer, 1858, alt. | Music: H. Percy Smith, 1874

Psalm 16; Psalm 42; John 4; John 6; John 8; Romans 8; Hebrews 10

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