Author: Joseph A. Seiss Hymnal: The Hymnbook #135A (1955) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Lyrics: 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.
Optional stanza:
Beautiful Saviour, Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Beauty; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Scripture: Zechariah 9:17 Tune Title: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU
Fairest Lord Jesus