Songs

Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts

265
					L.M.

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, 
	Wherever 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.

							Bernard of Clairvaux
							Tr. Ray Palmer