Hymn History Fairest Lord Jesus

The story behind the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus".

[@nancyhobson9710]

Out of Germany came the Reformation and the words of this Heavenly hymn. Christian love to our German brethren today. Words like these will be sung in Heaven.

[@nancyhobson9710]

'Look full in His wonderful Face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the Light of His Glory and Grace."

[@Teodor1000]

Probably this hymn originally was written for the outdoor Corpus Christi procession - in the early summer, where nature is at its best. The German version originally has a last verse adoring Christ - present in the Most Venerable Sacrament.

[@SantaFe19484]

I like Christy Nockels' version of this song.