Hymns of the Lutheran Church

292 O Jesus! King most wonderful,

1 O Jesus! King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned; Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In whom all joys are found! 2 When once Thou visitest the heart, Then truth begins to shine; Then earthly vanities depart, Then kindles love divine. 3 O Jesus, light of all below! Thou Fount of life and fire! Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire. 4 May every heart confess Thy name, And ever Thee adore; And, seeking Thee, itself inflame To seek Thee more and more. 5 Thee may our tongues forever bless; Thee may we love alone; And ever in our lives express The image of Thine own.

Text Information

Author
Bernard of Clairvaux, d. 1153
Translator
E. Caswall, 1849

Tune Information

Name
Frisk op, min Sjael
Meter
C. M.
Source
J. B. Dykes, 1866