Bernard of Clairvaux; R. Palmer Tr.

L.M.

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.

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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.

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We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,

And long to feast upon Thee still;

We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead,

And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

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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.