Celebration Hymnal #87
| Text: | Fairest Lord Jesus |
| Author: | Anonymous |
| Translator, stanza 4: | Joseph A. Seiss |
| Translator, stanzas 1-3: | Source unknown |
| Tune: | CRUSADERS' HYMN |
| Arranger: | Richard S. Willis |
87. 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.
4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of man!
Glory and honor, Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, |
| Title: | Fairest Lord Jesus |
| Author: | Anonymous |
| Translator, stanza 4: | Joseph A. Seiss |
| Translator, stanzas 1-3: | Source unknown |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Meter: | 5.6.8.5.5.8. |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 33:17 |
| Topic: | Adore the Lord; Adoration and Praise: Jesus Our Savior; Children's Hymns1 more... |
| Source: | Anonymous German Hymn, Münster Gesangbuch, 1677 |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | CRUSADERS' HYMN |
| Arranger: | Richard S. Willis |
| Meter: | 5.6.8.5.5.8. |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842 |
| Notes: | A lower setting may be found at No. 452 Optional transition to "More Precious than Silver" |
