Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Josh Groban Lyrics


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Jesus, 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

The original song continues with these words:
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" by Josh Groban (featuring Lili Haydn) is a beautiful hymn that reflects on the idea of Jesus being the joy and wisdom that mankind desires the most. The song portrays the idea of mankind being drawn towards Jesus, and through him, our souls soar to the uncreated light. The lyrics also talk about Jesus being the "Word of God" who created us and infused life into our flesh. It suggests that even though we are still struggling to understand the truth, our souls are constantly soaring and dying around the throne of Jesus. The song is an ode to the beauty of Jesus and his mysterious ways that still baffle humans.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus, joy of man's desiring
Jesus, you bring joy to all people's desires.


Holy wisdom, love most bright
You are the wise one, and your love is the brightest of all.


Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
We aspire for you to pull our souls to you.


Soar to uncreated light
We will fly to the uncreated light with your help.


Word of God, our flesh that fashioned
You are the word of God, and you created our bodies.


With the fire of life impassioned
You put the passion of life in us with your fire.


Striving still to truth unknown
We will continue to strive towards the unknown truth.


Soaring, dying round Thy throne
We will fly and die around your throne.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Abkco Music Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johann Sebastian Bach

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@michaelernieliquigan4340

1. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Holy wisdom, love most bright
2. Drawn by Thee our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light

3. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned.
With the fire of life impassioned.
Striving still to truth unknown
Soaring, dying round Thy throne

4. Through the way where hope is guiding,
Hark, what peaceful music rings.

5. Where the flock in Thee confiding,
Drink of joy from deathless springs.

6. Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure,
Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure.
Thou dost ever lead Thine own,
In the love of joys unknown.



All comments from YouTube:

@stacy889

A "Balm of Gilead" for the soul. Thank you, Josh, for all your hard work and your everlasting kindness towards others. I wish there were some way to bless your life the way your music has blessed mine.

@bethbordeaux4030

Oh me too, the hours of soaking up his music, enjoying it doesn’t even touch it, I wish I could tell him how much his music and that incredible voice of his has touched my life

@charlesblack4657

Imagine when we get to Heaven and hear the music there.

@michaelernieliquigan4340

1. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Holy wisdom, love most bright
2. Drawn by Thee our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light

3. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned.
With the fire of life impassioned.
Striving still to truth unknown
Soaring, dying round Thy throne

4. Through the way where hope is guiding,
Hark, what peaceful music rings.

5. Where the flock in Thee confiding,
Drink of joy from deathless springs.

6. Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure,
Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure.
Thou dost ever lead Thine own,
In the love of joys unknown.

@namoo1953

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@adamszpak1905

Thank you 🕊

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@janet661

My heart is exploding on this beautiful Thanksgiving day! God bless you and yours everyone!!!

@kiskumen2

It's always a good time to listen to Josh Groban's mastery of lyrical signing... I've followed him since early 2004 and he just improves ever since

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