The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#88

88. Fairest Lord Jesus

1 Fairest Lord Jesus,
Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son:
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown.

2 Fair are the meadows,
Fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

3 Fair is the sunshine,
Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heaven can boast.

4 Beautiful Savior!
Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus
• Title: Fairest Lord Jesus
• Translator (st. 4): Joseph A. Seiss
• Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Children's Hymns; Christ: Epiphany; God: Creation; Jesus Our Savior : His Adoration and Praise
• Source: Anonymous German Hymn, Münster Gesangbuch, 1677; Translated, Source unknown, st. 1-3
• Notes: Optional transition to "Our Great Savior"

Tune Information

• Name: CRUSADER'S HYMN
• Arranger: Richard S. Willis
• Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842