|
Words: Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th Century (Dulcis Jesu memoria); translated from Latin to English by Edward Caswall, 1849.
Music: "Holy Cross," James C. Wade, 1865
|
O Jesus, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In Whom all joys are found!
When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.
O Jesus, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire!
May every heart confess Thy Name;
And ever Thee adore;
And seeking Thee, itself inflame,
To seek Thee more and more.
Thee may our tongues forever bless;
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.
Hymns supplied through the gracious generosity of the Cyber Hymnal Website