Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#638

638. Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, joy of our desiring
• Title: Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring
• Author: Martin Jahn, ca. 1620-1682
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 (rev.)
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  John 12:35-36
  ;
  Romans 5:1-5
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:6-16
  ;
  James 1:5
  ;
  James 3:13-18
  ;
  1 John 4:7-21
• Topic: Devotional; Hope; Joy; Longing for God; The Liturgical Year: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year: The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6); Truth
• Source: Christlich Herzens Andacht, 1665

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTER
• Composer: Johann P. Schop, ca. 1590-1664
• Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Himmlische Lieder, Vol. 3, Lüneberg, 1642