Verse 1
O Jesus, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In Whom all joys are found!
Verse 2
When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.
Verse 3
Jesus! Thy mercies are untold,
Through each returning day;
Thy love exceeds a thousand fold
Whatever we can say
Verse 4
May every heart confess Thy name;
And ever Thee adore;
And seeking Thee, itself inflame,
To seek Thee more and more.
Verse 5
Thee may our tongues forever bless;
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.
Verse 6
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.
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, tr by Edward Caswall