CPWI Hymnal ‎#255

255. Jesus, joy of our desiring

1 Jesus, joy of our 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,
hear 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: Jesus, joy of our desiring
• German Title: Jesu, bleibet meine Freude
• Author: Martin Janus, 1620?-1682?
• Translator: Robert Seymour Bridges, 1844-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Son

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTERS
• Composer: Johann Schop, 1590?-1664?
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: F Major