Colossians 1:16 (ESV)

“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and

invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were

created through him and for him.

 

This beautiful hymn’s origin is a mystery, as some have said it dates back to being sung by the 12th century German crusaders as they made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Others attribute it to the Moravian believers who settled in Silesia, which is now part of Poland, and it became a folk hymn to these devout believers.

 

Whatever the case, I find it very appropriate that no human author draws attention from the great theme of this song. There is no source to distract from the subject, no story to detract from the Savior. It emphasizes the beauty and wonder of Christ, while alluding to His dual nature of being fully divine and fully man. This is what leads us to truly praise and worship our beautiful Savior.

 

Beautiful Savoir! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of man!

Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be Thine!

 

We need to wake up and take the time to reflect on the virtues of our loving Lord and Savior, Jesus! Offer up thanks to our God for the matchless gift of His Son and worship Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength!

 

 

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1

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.

 

2

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.

 

3

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.

 

4

Beautiful Savior!
Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine.