One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#525

525. Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

1 Jesu, 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,
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 even lead Thine own
In the love of joys unknown.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, joy of our desiring
• Title: Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring
• Author: Martin Janus, 1620-1682
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Marriage; New Life in Jesus Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesu, joy of our desiring]
• Composer: William B. Cooper
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1978, Dangerfield Music Co. and William B. Cooper