Author: Joseph A. Seiss Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: Other Observances World Communion 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.
4 Beautiful Savior,
Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be thine!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Used With Tune: CRUSADERS' HYMN Text Sources: MS., Münster, 1662; alt.
Fairest Lord Jesus