Bach is our first composer for this upcoming school year, and the wise ladies at Ambleside Online are planning this hymn (by Bach, of course!) for October. I may have to do it in September because it is so beautiful I can hardly stand it.
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
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 fashioned
With the fire of life impassioned
Striving still to truth unknown
Soaring, dying round Thy throne
Additional lyrics:
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
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Oh yes, I love that hymn. Cant wait to get started with school again!
WOW! That was gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing! (We’re also AOers. )
Bach……………….. He’s wonderful!