Fairest Lord Jesus

A beautiful classic hymn with a confusing history. Was this sung during the crusades? Was it sung by a group of haymakers in Glaz? Nobody is sure – but we are sure of this: “Fairest Lord Jesus” is a beautiful hymn of praise.

Sources:
- Osbeck, K.W. 1985. 101 Hymn Stories. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids
- https://hymnary.org/text/fairest_lord_jesus_ruler_of_all_nature
- https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/history-of-hymns-fairest-lord-jesus

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 heav’n can boast.

4 All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly,
Wondrously, Jesus, is found in Thee;
None can be nearer, fairer or dearer,
Than Thou, my Savior, art to me.

5 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine.

Previous
Previous

And Are We Yet Alive?

Next
Next

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me