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Jes, 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.

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.[7]

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Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranger
Bryceson Treharne

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Tradition(s)
Christianity
Holiday(s)
Christmas/Advent
Easter
Wedding/Anniversary
Language(s)
English
German

Musicality

Instrumentation
Piano
Voicing
SATB
Rote
Solo

Music

Publisher
G. Schirmer
Copy type
Octavo

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