Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
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
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
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
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
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
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be thine
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all
These beautiful words, written in the 16th century ring true today as much as 600 years ago. Jesus the Savior who was, is the Savior who is and the Savior who will be forever.
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5
There is freedom in the simplicity of the gospel that teaches us that there is one way to Heaven. That is Jesus. There is one way to joy. That is Jesus. There is one way to contentment. That is Jesus. There is one way to real and meaningful purpose. That is Jesus. There is one way. That is Jesus.
“Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 AMP
Jesus loves the work in progress that you are. He accepts you right where you are, right now. He invites you to believe in him. Trust in him. Give your life to him. Walk daily with him. Enjoy unfathomable joy through him. Spend eternity with him.
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19