Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring

Text by Martin Janus

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About this hymn

Date: 1661
Tune: Jesus bleibet meine Freude
Composer: Johann Schop
Key: G
Meter: CHORAL

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Anticipation, Art and Music, Aspiration, Assurance, Church in Heaven (Church Victorious/Church Triumphant), Consecration.

Is 26:8

Musical background

Jesus bleibet meine Freude is presented in the source key of G, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Martin Janus, 1661; translated probably by Robert S. Bridges (1844-1930). Music: 'Jesus bleibet meine Freude' Johann Schop, 1641 and Johann S. Bach, 1723. Setting: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1723, alt. Brian J. Dumont, 2005. copyright: public domain. Arrangement released into public domain 09 June 2005. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2005 Revision.