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     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.