194. 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus
Meter: 5. 6. 8. 5. 5. 8.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: Praise to Christ the Lord; Children's Day; Christ: Ascension (7 more...)
Source: German, 17th century
Tune Information
Name: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU
Meter: 5. 6. 8. 5. 5. 8.
Key: F Major
Source: Silesian folk song, from "Schlesische Volkslieder," Leipzig, 1842



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