Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#283

283. Fairest Lord Jesus

1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.

2 Fair are the meadows, fair are 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, fair is the moonlight,
and all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heav'n 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus
• Title: Fairest Lord Jesus
• Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:4
  ;
  Psalm 45:2
  ;
  Hebrews 1:3-4
• Topic: Beauty of Christ or God; Children's Hymns; Christ: As Friend; Christ: Praise of; God in Nature
• Source: Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677; Tr. 1850, 1873

Tune Information

• Name: CRUSADER'S HYMN
• Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Silesian folk song; Schlesische Volkslieder, Leipzig, 1842