


Author: Martin Janus; Robert Bridges Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Union with Christ Lyrics: 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 ever lead thine own
in the love of joys unknown. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: WERDE MUNTER Text Sources: “Jesu, meiner Seele Wonne,” Christlich Herzens Andach, 1665
Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring