Jesus in Your Heart we Find

This is a late 20th century, traditional-style hymn about the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

It was written by Australian Roman Catholic academic, poet, journalist, literary critic and hymn writer James McAuley (1917-1976).

With meter 7.7.7.7 with refrain, it is set to the tune SANCTA SOPHIA composed by Richard Connolly.

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Included in the Year of Grace sheet music collection

Examples

Small group with piano:

Choir with chamber orchestra:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus:
Jesus, in your heart we find
love of the Father and mankind;
these two loves to us impart
divine love in a human heart.

1 May we stand within the fire
Of your sacred heart and raise
To our God in joyful choir
All creation's song of praise.

2 In our hearts from roots of pride
Deadly growths of evil flower;
But from Jesus' wounded side
Streams the sacramental power.

3 To the depths within your heart
Draw us with divine desire,
Hide us, heal us, and impart
Your own love's transforming fire.