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Jesus, all my gladness
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesus, all my gladness by J. Cruger — Lyrics
Jesus, all my gladness,
my repose in sadness,
Jesus, heaven to me;
ah, my heart long paineth,
ah, my spirit straineth,
longeth after thee!
Thine I am, O holy Lamb;
only where thou art is pleasure,
thee alone I treasure.
Hence with earthly treasure:
thou art all my pleasure,
Jesus, my desire!
Hence, for pomps I care not,
e’en as though they were not
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About Jesus, all my gladness
This setting of the popular hymn Jesus, all my gladness is by Johann Crüger. Written for SATB choir, it is a sacred piece in the tradition of German chorales. The English text expresses a deep, personal devotion to Jesus, seeing him as the ultimate source of joy and comfort, outweighing any earthly pleasure or hardship. The lyrics articulate a profound longing for spiritual connection, finding solace and strength in faith even amidst suffering and tribulation. This is a powerful expression of Christian commitment, where the singer finds all their happiness and security in Christ alone, regardless of external circumstances.
