Sweet Jesu, king of bliss,
My heart's love, my heart's ease,
Thou art sweet, matchless peer,
Woe to him that thee shall miss.

Sweet Jesu, my heart's light,
Thou art day without night.
Thou giv'st me strength and added might;
Thus to love thee it is right.

Sweet Jesu, my soul's cure,
In my heart a seed so pure;
Of thy love I am sure;
Let it flow'r and e'er endure. Amen.

Anon. 13th cent. English.