Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) ‎#567

567. Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

1 Jesu, joy of our desiring,
Holy wisdom, love most bright,
Drawn by you, 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 your throne.

2 Through the way where hope is guiding,
Hear what peaceful music rings;
Where the flocks in you confiding,
Drink of joy from deathless springs!
Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure;
Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure;
You do ever lead your own,
In the love of joys unknown.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, joy of our desiring
• Title: Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring
• German Title: Christlich Herzens Andacht
• Author: Martin Jahn, ca. 1620-1682
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 (rev.)
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• 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: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year: The Transfiguarion of the Lord (August 6)

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 vo. 3, Lüneberg, 1642