Jesu, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts (Tune: Eisenach - 5vv) [with lyrics for congregations]

"Jesu, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" is an 1858 translation by Ray Palmer of a hymn by Bernard of Clairvaux, written around 1160.
The tune is 'Eisenach', written by Bartholomäus Gesius and adapted by Johann Hermann Schein in 1628.
It is performed here by The Choir of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Video background by Chet Valley Churches: Warren Hills, Loddon.

[@genewood9062]

Thank you. Those old hymns, and majestic tunes, are just so intellectually and spiritually satisfying!

[@cathybennett2415]

I much prefer this version 🙏

[@ChetValleyChurches]

Hi Cathy, it turns out that you may be in a minority. We uploaded the two versions at the same time. In the last two days, this version has had 108 views. The other version, with modernised words (and a different tune) has had 803 views. Early days, but interesting... 🙏