[介绍来自综合网络材料]《Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring》是巴赫所作的最著名的清唱剧《心、口、行为》里的大合唱，后来由英国钢琴女大师哈斯改编成钢琴独奏曲。有人曾经访问日籍指挥家小泽征尔，请他推荐一首古典音乐的入门曲。他说：“那就听听这首巴赫吧．如果听过两、三遍仍旧无法对它引起共鸣，那麼，你大可以放弃欣赏古典音乐。” 原词是： 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 fashion'd, With the fire of life impassion'd, 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.