Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee

Bairstow, Edward Cuthbert (1874–1946)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

Proper of Saints → The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) (November 2)
Masses for the Dead

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — A5 or 43.003 (1925)
ISBN 9780193501058

Manuscript Availability:
CPDL

IMSLP

Text Information:
Reference: Jesu dulcis memoria, Bernard of Clairvaux (1091–1153), Transl. Edward Caswall

Lyrics:

Jesu, the very thought of Thee
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.

Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Feb 26, 2022 Last updated: Feb 26, 2022