Lyrics
Fairest Lord Jesus,
Ruler of all nature,
Son of God and Son of Man,
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.
All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly,
Wondrously, Jesus, is found in Thee;
None can be nearer, fairer or dearer,
Than Thou, my Savior, art to me.
Beautiful Savior!
Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forever more be Thine.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: German Melody
As we look around at the breathtaking beauty of creation—blooming spring meadows and majestic woodlands—our hearts are reminded that Jesus is infinitely fairer still. He is the divine Ruler of all nature, yet He intimately draws near to heal and gladden the weary soul. When life feels heavy, beholding the glory and purity of Christ turns our sorrow into praise. May this song lift your eyes to Jesus today, making Him your heart’s ultimate joy, glory, and crown.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Colossians 1:15: “who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”
- Hebrews 1:3: “His Son is the radiance of His glory, the very image of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”
- Philippians 2:9-11: “Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”