Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

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 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 can hold Thee fast.

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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.

 

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (~1160); Translator: Ray Palmer (1858)

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