Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts

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.

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!

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!

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.

O Lord

be Thou our strength and stay!

Make all our moments calm and bright

Chase all dark thoughts of sin away

Shed o’er us here Thy holy light.