THOU ART THE FAIREST
1. Thou art the
fairest of the sons of man.
Upon Thy lips are
words of grace and love;
Thy loving kindness
standeth sure and firm,
More precious than
all heav'nly gifts above.
Under Thy wings, I take
my refuge here,
and pleasant
streams of blessing flow to me.
With Thy abundance
I am satisfied.
My heart doth
overflow with themes of Thee.
2. The Son of God
with majesty divine
Was clothed in
flesh to do the Father's will,
With meekness and a
sword of righteousness,
A weapon sure, Thy
purpose to fulfill.
Ride forth to
Calvary in majesty,
The cursed foe to
crush beneath Thy feet.
Arise and shout for
such a victory!
The heavens shake,
redemption is complete.
3. Ascend Thy
throne, Thy everlasting throne!
Exultant praises
all around thee sound.
Thy head anointed
with the oil of joy;
A righteous sceptre
in Thy hand is found.
Thou art
salvation's everlasting source,
Of richest
blessings an unfailing spring,
The foes of old Thy
favor shall entreat.
Nations shall ever
crown Thee King of kings.
4. Incline thine
ear, O daughter, to thy King;
Consider thou the
calling of His voice.
Forget thy people
and thy father's house;
The King of kings
has made of thee His choice.
Forsake the world,
and bear His cross alone;
His glory will be
seen upon thy face,
Forsake this world,
and let Him be thy guide,
And in His city
glorious take thy place.
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