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Jesu, lover of my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesu, lover of my soul by John Bacchus Dykes — Lyrics
Jesu, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high:
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life is past:
Safe into the haven guide;
O receive my soul at last.
Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on thee:
Leave, ah! Leave me not alone,
Still support, and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stay'd;
All my help from thee I bring;
Cover my defenceless head,
With the shadow of thy wing.
Wilt thou not regard my call?
Wilt thou not accept my prayer?
Lo! I sink, I faint, I fall—
Lo! On thee I cast my care:
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About Jesu, lover of my soul
John Bacchus Dykes's setting of Jesu, lover of my soul offers a flowing, lyrical interpretation of this much-loved hymn. The SATB voices move with a gentle lyricism, weaving together to create a rich and supportive harmonic texture. The music directly reflects the plea for divine refuge and comfort found in the text, with the soaring melodic lines of the upper voices conveying a sense of yearning and the fuller harmonies of the choir providing a sense of steadfast support. It is a profoundly devotional setting, appropriate for services or concerts where the message of unwavering faith and seeking sanctuary in Christ is central.
