Author: Joseph A. Seiss Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: Jesus Our Savior : His Adoration and Praise 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. Used With Tune: CRUSADER'S HYMN Text Sources: Anonymous German Hymn, Münster Gesangbuch, 1677; Translated, Source unknown, st. 1-3
Fairest Lord Jesus