Verse 1
G C-D-G
Fairest Lord Jesus!
G D-G
Ruler of all nature!
G C G Am G D
O Thou of God and man the Son!
G Am
Thee will I cherish,
D7 G
Thee will I honor,
G Em C Am D G
Thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
Verse 2
G C-D-G
Fair are the meadows;
G D G
Fairer still the woodlands,
G C G Am G D
Robed in the blooming garb of spring.
G Am
Jesus is fairer,
D7 G
Jesus is purer,
G Em C Am D G
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Verse 3
G C-D-G
Fair is the sunshine,
G D G
fairer still the moonlight,
G C G Am G D
and all the twinkling starry host:
G Am
Jesus shines brighter,
D7 G
Jesus shines purer
G Em C Am D G
than all the angels heaven can boast.