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| 135 | The Hymnbook#135A | 136 |
| Text: | Fairest Lord Jesus |
| Translator (Optional Stanza): | Joseph A. Seiss |
| Tune: | SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU |
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.
Optional stanza:
Beautiful Saviour, Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Amen.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Fairest Lord Jesus |
| Title: | Fairest Lord Jesus |
| Translator (Optional Stanza): | Joseph A. Seiss (1873) |
| Meter: | 5. 6. 8. 5. 5. 8. |
| Publication Date: | 1955 |
| Scripture: | ; |
| Topic: | Christ: Adoration and Praise; Christ: Beauty; Jesus Christ: Adoration and Praise |
| Notes: | Translator unknown |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU |
| Meter: | 5. 6. 8. 5. 5. 8. |
| Source: | Münster Gesangbuch, 1677 |
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