Fairest Lord Jesus
Terry Macalmon Lyrics
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Ruler of all nature
Oh Thou of God and man the Son
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor
Thou my soul'sglory, joy and crown
Beautiful Savior
Lord of all the nations
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine
The song "Fairest Lord Jesus" is a hymn dedicated to worship and praise of God, specifically to Jesus Christ. The first verse refers to Jesus as the "Ruler of all nature" and "Thou of God and man the Son," meaning that Jesus is both divine and human, and is the one who is in charge of all of creation. The author expresses their deep affection for Jesus by saying "Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor," meaning that they will hold Jesus in high regard and give Him the honor and respect that is due to Him.
In the second verse, Jesus is referred to as the "Beautiful Savior" and the "Lord of all the nations." This shows that Jesus is not just the savior of one group of people or one nation, but He is the savior of all people, regardless of their background or ethnicity. The author acknowledges that Jesus is both the Son of God and the Son of Man, which reinforces the idea that Jesus is both divine and human. The verse ends with the phrase "Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine," which is a declaration of their loyalty and devotion to Jesus, recognizing that He alone is worthy of all praise and honor.
Line by Line Meaning
Fairest Lord Jesus
Jesus, you are the most beautiful and perfect Lord
Ruler of all nature
You are the One who governs and controls the natural world
Oh Thou of God and man the Son
You are both divine and human as God's Son
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor
I will hold you with great care and respect
Thou my soul's glory, joy and crown
You are everything to me, my source of spiritual happiness and greatest achievement
Beautiful Savior
You are the most lovely and loving Redeemer
Lord of all the nations
You are master of all countries and people groups
Son of God and Son of Man
You are both God's Son and a human being
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Your glory, honor, and adoration are deserved to be praised and revered
Now and forevermore be Thine
You are to be worshiped and followed forever
Writer(s): Chris Rice
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.