57. 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 heav'n can boast.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus
Title: Fairest Lord Jesus
Translator: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904
Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Adoration and Praise; Children; Jesus Christ
Source: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677
Tune Information
Name: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU
Arranger: Richard S. Willis, 1819-1900 (alt.)
Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8
Key: D Major
Source: Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842



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