O Jesu, Light of all below (Joseph Barnby)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2018-11-08). Score information: A4, 1 page, 48 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from the edition on IMSLP. Note values halved.
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Title: O Jesu, Light of all below
Composer: Joseph Barnby
Lyricist: Edward Caswall
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1897 in Hymn Tunes, no. 17, p. 8
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Original text and translations
English text
1 O Jesu, Light of all below
Thou fount of living fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire!
2 When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.
3 O Jesu Saviour, hear the sighs
Which unto Thee we send;
To Thee our inmost spirit cries,
To Thee our prayers ascend.
4 Abide with us, and let Thy light
Shine, Lord, on every heart;
Dispel the darkness of our night,
And joy to all impart.
5 O Jesu, King of earth and heaven,
Our life and joy! To Thee
Be honour, thanks and blessing given
Through all eternity!