The New English Hymnal ‎#387

387. Jesus, good above all other

1 Jesus, good above all other,
Gentle Child of gentle Mother,
In a stable born our Brother,
Give us grace to persevere.

2 Jesus, cradled in a manger,
For us facing every danger,
Living as a homeless stranger,
Make we thee our King most dear.

3 Jesus, for thy people dying,
Risen Master, death defying,
Lord in heaven, thy grace supplying,
Keep us to thy presence near.

4 Jesus, who our sorrows bearest,
All our thoughts and hopes thou sharest,
Thou to men the truth declarest;
Help us all thy truth to hear.

5 Lord, in all our doings guide us;
Pride and hate shall ne'er divide us;
We'll go on with thee beside us,
And with joy we'll persevere!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, good above all other
• Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936
• Meter: 88 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Infant Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: QUEM PASTORES
• Meter: 88 87
• Key: F Major
• Source: German 14th century (Latin) carol