words (German) by Martin Jahn (1620–1682), 1661
translation (English) by Robert Seymour Bridges (1844–1930)
music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), 1716

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.

耶稣，人期盼的喜悦，
智慧圣洁，爱明亮；
众生灵因祢得激发，
翱翔于属天光中。

上帝命，创有灵肉身，
并将热诚注入生命；
不断竭力追寻真理，
至终高升宝座前。