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This is an old, old hymn, whose age has not diminished its beauty and message. The words draw on the theme of the entire book of Hebrews, with notable allusions to Hebrews chapter one, expressing the idea that Jesus is greater than all.
The verses explore the idea that God's creation is filled with wonderful things; yet Jesus is greater and more beautiful than all of them.
HYMN: 11.8.10.8 • German Folk Hymn (1662)
TUNE: CRUSADER'S HYMN • Fallersleben's Schlesische Volkslieder (1842), arr. Richard S. Willis
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LYRICS:
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.
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.
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.
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HELPFUL LINKS:
Learning tracks: www.jacksonray....
My childhood favorite hymnal (Hymns for Worship): www.rjstevensm...
A great newer hymnal (Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs): sumphonia.com
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