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 living fire, surpassing all the joys we know, and all we can desire: 4 Jesus, may all confess thy name, thy wondrous love adore; and, seeking thee, themselves inflame to seek thee more and more. 5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless, thee may we love alone, and ever in our lives express the image of thine own. 6 Abide with us, and let thy light shine, Lord, on every heart; dispel the darkness of our night, and joy to all impart. 7 Jesus, our love and joy, to thee, the Father's only Son, all might, and praise, and glory be, while endless ages run. Bernard of Clairvaux