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Jesus, thou divine Companion
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Unison · Andrew Sims
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Jesus, thou divine Companion by Anonymous — Lyrics
Jesus, thou divine Companion,
by thy lowly human birth
thou hast come to join the workers,
burdenbearers of the earth.
Thou, the carpenter of Nazareth,
toiling for thy daily food,
by thy patience and thy courage,
thou hast taught us toil is good.
Where the many toil together,
there art thou among thine own;
where the solitary labor,
thou art there with them alone;
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About Jesus, thou divine Companion
This unison setting of a familiar English hymn text offers a simple yet profound musical reflection on the divine presence in everyday labor. The melody is straightforward and accessible, designed to support the devotional message of the lyrics. The text itself speaks of Jesus as a companion to those who work, whether in community or solitude, and finds him present in the struggles and joys of daily life, and in the sacrament. It encourages the singer to see every task and act of kindness as an offering to Christ, finding spiritual meaning in human effort. The hymn invites contemplation on the sacredness of work and the ever-present support of the divine.
