King Jesus Hath A Garden Lyrics

1. King Jesus hath a garden, full of divers flowers,
Where I go culling posies gay, all times and hours.

[Refrain:]
There naught is heard but Paradise bird,
Harp, dulcimer, lute,
With cymbal, trump and tymbal,
And the tender, soothing flute.

2. The Lily, white in blossom there, is Chastity:
The Violet, with sweet perfume, Humility. [Refrain]

3. The bonny Damask-rose is known as Patience:
The blithe and thrifty Marygold, Obedience. [Refrain]

4. The Crown Imperial bloometh too in yonder place,
'Tis Charity, of stock divine, the flower of grace. [Refrain]

5. Yet, 'mid the brave, the bravest prize of all may claim
The Star of Bethlem-Jesus-bless'd be his Name! [Refrain]

6. Ah! Jesu Lord, my heal and weal, my bliss complete,
Make thou my heart thy garden-plot, fair, trim and neat. [Refrain]


[Thanks to filiusjohannis for correcting these lyrics]