Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring - Lyrics

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


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