Fairest Lord Jesus
David Ashley White

Composer David Ashley White
Text German, tr. composite, 1850, alt.
Voicing
SATB, a cappella
Topics Love (of God)
Length
2' 25" Price $1.75 (U.S.)
Released 07/07
Catalog no. 420-235 Difficulty Mod. easy

Order now!

Quantity

Order Pdf download!

Quantity
 

Text
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.

Fair are the meadows,
fair'r still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.

Fair is the sunshine,
fair'r still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
than all the angels heav'n can boast.

-- German, tr. composite, 1850, alt.

Description
This motet provides a fresh look at a familiar hymn. White quotes the hymn tune ST. ELIZABETH at the end of each phrase, but primarily sets the text to his original music. White's deft handling of the text makes for a rewarding and memorable anthem.

 



 

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Please e-mail us your thoughts.

Home
What's New | Music in Worship | About Selah | Composers & Authors
Licensing | Customer Service | Ordering | Legal Stuff

Children | Choral | Congregational Song | Handbell | Instrumental |
Organ/Keyboard | Video | Vocal Solo

© 2019 Selah Publishing Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15227.