| Text: | Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts |
| Translator: | Ray Palmer, 1808-87 |
| Tune: | EISENACH |
| Composer: | J. H. Schein, 1586-1630 |
| Harmonizer: | J. S. Bach, 1685-1750 |
1 Jesu, 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.
5 O Jesu, 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.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts |
| Latin Title: | Jusu, dulcedo cordium |
| Translator: | Ray Palmer, 1808-87 |
| Publication Date: | 1986 |
| Topic: | Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion |
| Source: | Latin, 12th century |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | EISENACH |
| Composer: | J. H. Schein, 1586-1630 |
| Harmonizer: | J. S. Bach, 1685-1750 |
| Meter: | LM |
| Key: | D Major |
| Source: | Cantional, 1645 |