The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3267

3267. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

1. Jesu, joy of man’s desiring,
Holy wisdom, love most bright;
Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light.
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned,
With the fire of life impassioned,
Striving still to truth unknown,
Soaring, dying round Thy throne.

2. Through the way where hope is guiding,
Hark, what peaceful music rings;
Where the flock, in Thee confiding,
Drink of joy from deathless springs.
Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure;
Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure.
Thou dost ever lead Thine own
In the love of joys unknown.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, joy of man's desiring
• Title: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
• German Title: Jesus bleibet meine Freude, meines Herzens Trost und Saft
• Author: Martin Janus (1661)
• Translator (from German, probably): Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesu, joy of man's desiring]
• Composer: Johann Schop, 1590-1664
• Arranger: Johann S. Bach
• Incipit: 34554 32234 53243
• Key: F Major
• Source: Arranged by Johann S. Bach for the chorus closing his Cantata 147, 1723.
• Copyright: Public Domain