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.
Jesus! Thy mercies are untold,
Through each returning day;
Thy love exceeds a thousand-fold
Whatever we can say.
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 for ever bless;
Thee may we love alone:
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.
Grant us, while here on earth we stay,
Thy love to feel and know;
And when from hence we pass away,
To us Thy glory show.
Latin, C. 11th century, tr. EDWARD CASWALL, 1814-78.
a hymn i came across the week of ABC. though i didn't go, i'm glad that it was enjoyable for them! though i wish i had gone... but well, there was some other purpose for me! and to test!
