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Hymns / Music :: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring

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"Your Name and renown are the desire of our hearts." Isaiah 26:8

Hymns Supplied Through the Gracious Generosity
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Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Words: Martin Janus, 1661; translated from German to English by Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930).

Music: Johann Schop (1590-1664); arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1723


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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

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.

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.

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