THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
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ST. BERNARD. (C. M.)
Adapted from a melody in
Moderately slow 𝅗𝅥 = 69.
'Tochter Sion' (Cöln, 1741).
18th cent. Tr. E. Caswall‡.
Quicumque certum quaeritis.
ALL ye who seek a comfort sure
In trouble and distress,
Whatever sorrow vex the mind,
Or guilt the soul oppress,
2 Jesus, who gave himself for you
Upon the Cross to die,
Opens to you his sacred Heart;
O to that Heart draw nigh.
3 Ye hear how kindly he invites;
Ye hear his words so blest—
'All ye that labour come to me,
And I will give you rest.'
4 O Jesus, joy of Saints on high,
Thou hope of sinners here,
Attracted by those loving words
To thee I lift my prayer.
5. Wash thou my wounds in that dear Blood
Which forth from thee doth flow;
New grace, new hope inspire, a new
And better heart bestow.
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