Thursday, January 15, 2009

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

My goodness I love this piece. I used to be able to play it on piano, but no longer.



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 fashion'd,
With the fire of life impassion'd,
Striving still to truth unknown,
Soaring, dying, round Thy throne.


Literal German Translation:

Jesus remains my joy,
My heart's consolation and essence.
Jesus defends all sufferers.
He is my life force,
The desire of my eyes and my sun,
My soul's treasure and delight.
Therefore I will never leave Jesus
from my heart nor face

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