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Text:Fairest Lord Jesus
Author:Anon.
Tune:CRUSADER'S HYMN
Arranger:Richard S. Willis

236. Fairest Lord Jesus

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!

Text Information
First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus! Ruler of all nature!
Title: Fairest Lord Jesus
Author: Anon.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Praise
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CRUSADER'S HYMN
Arranger: Richard S. Willis
Meter: 5s, 6s, 8s.
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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