Wisdom and Beauty

Our church is posting a daily devotional on youtube.  Yesterday was our organist rehearsing Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, which I'm almost certain is a set up as I doubt she needs much practice on that. Everybody is familiar with it, but even though it played at my own wedding, I never knew the words. It really made me stop and reflect. I love these words. I wonder what the truth unknown is?  I wonder what the joys are? Well, it's a busy day and for this moment the peaceful music ringing is enough.  I hope you enjoy the words and check out the link.  Link to Easter's organ practice devotion

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.

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.