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Jesus, the very thought of thee
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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Jesus, the very thought of thee by William Daman — Lyrics
Jesus, the very thought of Thee
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.
Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame
Nor can the memory find
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About Jesus, the very thought of thee
The words of this hymn express a profound devotion to Jesus, moving from the sweetness of His name to the ultimate joy of resting in His presence. They describe Him as the hope of the contrite, the joy of the meek, and the kindness shown to those who fall or seek Him. William Daman sets this deeply personal and devotional text for SATB choir. This sacred anthem, sung in English, reflects the earnest piety of its era, offering a rich harmonic setting to the uplifting message of faith and comfort found in Christ.
