O Jesus, King most wonderful
Bernard of Clairvaux (1153) • Edward Caswall (1848) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 22:28
Verse 1
O Jesus, King most wonderful, O Majesty renowned, O Conqueror invincible, in whom all joys are found.
Verse 2
When once you visit darkened hearts, then truth begins to shine, then earthly vanity departs, then kindles love divine.
Verse 3
O Jesus, light of all below, O Fount of life and fire, surpassing all the joys we know, all that we can desire,
Verse 4
May ev'ry heart confess your name, forever you adore, enkindled with the Spirit's flame to love you more and more.
Verse 5
Oh, may our tongues forever bless and honor you alone, and may we in our lives express the image of your own!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 22:28
Reference 2
- psalms 45:1-3
Reference 3
- psalms 145:1-2
Reference 4
- psalms 146:10
Reference 5
- matthew 10:32
Reference 6
- luke 19:38
Reference 7
- john 1:4
Reference 8
- john 18:33-37
Reference 9
- romans 8:29
Reference 10
- 2-corinthians 4:5-6