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,
and all 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 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.