O Jesu, 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.
O Jesu, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire:
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.