Jesus, the very thought of Thee

WOW ~Worth Of Worship

A brother posted this song on fb yesterday, and today I woke up with this song in my heart.

How wonderful that we on earth can know the love of Jesus, what it is. It surpasses knowledge and understanding. But we know it.

I thank the Lord God almighty, this song Jesus the very thought of thee always reminds me of the love of Christ Jesus the manner he died on the cross ➕ of calvary and the salvation we all have today as Christians Christ followers. I'm in depth to him and shall always confess him as my personal Lord and saviour, all glory to God the Father to the son and to the Holy spirit hallelujah Amen.

This is a great "treasure mine". Thank you so much. God bless you guys over and again. It is such a delight to connect with other children of God from the world over. The New Jerusalem will be resplendent with God's glory indeed.

Jesus is looking for those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him and looking for His glorious appearing in the clouds. I have been watching for the rapture of the church for almost three years, and Jesus said to look for all the signs which we see more and more everyday (Matthew 24). I was outside thinking about how soon Lord will you come, and this song popped into my head. Saints, the race is almost won, and look up, our redemption draws nigh. Maranatha.

Bernard was a monk and founder of monasteries. He was one if the most illustrious preachers of the Middle Ages. He was born in 1091 at Fontaines, near Dijon in Burgundy, France.

Bernard’s father, a knight, was named Tecelin. His mother’s name was Aletta who was a nobility from the house of Mon-bar.

Bernard lost both his parents. His father was killed battling in the Crusades and his mother died while he was just a boy. She wanted him to be trained for God and since he was not physically fit to bear arms, Bernard decided to become a monk. This decision met with opposition from his close relatives.

Bernard and twelve other monks were chosen to build a monastery in an area “haunted by robbers.” While working, the monks would sing praises to God. The area became known as “Clair Vaux” or the “Bright Valley. ”

Bernard was one of the most influential men of the day because of his great piety, eloquence and learning. His life was greatly influenced by the Scriptures. “He was saturated in its language and in its spirit—and it saved him from the grosser aberrations of medieval Catholicism” (Britannica). In his letters and sermons he seldom mentions the saints or the “lady”. To him the most important thing was the grace of God and the splendor of Christ.

In this hymn we see the preciousness of Christ:-

“Jesus, the very thought of Thee

With sweetness fills my breast,

But sweeter far Thy face to see

And in Thy presence rest. ”

Martin Luther held him in high esteem saying “He was the greatest monk that ever lived. ”

It has been said that his heart overflowed with love to Christ and this was a result of his enjoyment of Christ

and God’s grace was able to lift him above the contradictions of the age. Bernard died in 1153 at the age of 62.

This hymn brings me to the reality of how powerful the love of Jesus is. It always makes these statements ring strong in my heart: "Lord Jesus, words alone are not enough to express my love for You. You died for me because of Your Eternal Love for me. I cannot stop loving You. I look forward to seeing You and to spending the rest of the Eternity with You."

Thank you. I love this song and Jesus thou joy of loving hearts, both by Bernard of Clairveau. Do you have others by him?

This song came to mind early hours of this morning. I only remembered the first verse. What beautiful thoughts of Jesus are expressed in it. Just had to look up the rest of the verses. Feeling so blessed.

I learned this hymn as a child and still love it: its simplicity, its depth of meaning. I love reading all the names, places of others who enjoy the hymns. It speaks of the vastness of the Church and the joy that awaits us. Very encouraging.

Thank you.