Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of nature! Jesus, of God and of Mary the Son! Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor; Thee, my delight, and my glory, and crown! Fair are the meadows, Fairer the woodlands, Robed in the flowery vesture of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Making my sorrowful spirit to sing! Fair is the moonshine, Fairer the sunlight, Than all the starry, celestial host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels that heaven can boast! |