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.