Sweet Heart Of Jesus by Sr. Marie Josephine — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF) | Choir PDFs

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Hymns Benediction & Adoration Hymns Communion Hymns Prayer Solfa

Composer: Sr. Marie Josephine

Uploaded By: Choir PDFs

Format: Solfa

Language: English

Pages: 2 pages

Sweet Heart Of Jesus by Sr. Marie Josephine — Lyrics

VERSE 1 Sweet Heart of Jesus, fount of love and mercy, Today we come Thy blessing to implore; Oh, touch our hearts, so cold and so ungrateful, And make them, Lord, Thine own for evermore. CHORUS Sweet Heart of Jesus, Oh, make us love Thee, we implore; more and more. VERSE 2 Sweet Heart of Jesus, make us pure and gentle, And teach us how to do Thy blessed will;

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About Sweet Heart Of Jesus

"Sweet Heart of Jesus" is a deeply cherished Catholic hymn dedicated to the Sacred Heart. It is a familiar and comforting staple in Nigerian parishes, frequently sung during Benediction, Eucharistic Adoration, and First Friday devotions.

The lyrics form a tender, direct prayer for grace. They ask Christ to transform "cold and ungrateful" hearts into ones that are pure, gentle, and steadfast. The simple, earnest chorus captures the core of devotion to the Sacred Heart: a quiet but fervent desire for an ever-deepening love for Christ.

Choirs often lead this piece during Communion or quiet moments of Adoration. Its gentle, flowing melody naturally draws the congregation into reflection on Christ's boundless mercy, ending with a beautiful, contemplative gaze toward heaven.