Melodies of Salvation ‎#245

245. Christ, the Fairest of the Fair

1 Tho’ the world may see no beauty
In the lowly Nazarene,
Yet to me His face is lovely,
None like Him hath mortal seen.

Chorus:
Yes, His face to me is lovely,
Beaming bright with love divine;
Of His love I’m all unworthy,
Yet this precious Friend is mine.

2 Some esteem the Saviour lightly,
Others scorn His holy name,
I adore the King of Glory,
Who hath borne my sin and shame. [Chorus]

3 How could I but love Him fondly,
Who such love to me has shown?
Earth to me has seem’d far brighter
Since this precious Friend I’ve known. [Chorus]

4 Tho’ His face was marked with sadness,
While He walked this vale below,
Yet His smile bro’t joy and gladness
Unto hearts once filled with woe. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Tho' the world may see no beauty
• Title: Christ, the Fairest of the Fair
• Author: C. J. B.
• Refrain First Line: Yes, His face to me is lovely
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901

Tune Information

• Name: [Tho' the world may see no beauty]
• Composer: Chas. J. Butler