Today my driver turns 74! And he spent it driving the 450 miles to get us from here

to here –

His gift today was an uneventful drive that only needed two of these –

so that was a good thing!
In honor of his birthday, our Sabbath Rest hymn is one of his favorites  – Fairest Lord Jesus. This video also gives a little history of the hymn. Enjoy!
(If you want to skip right to the hymn, it’s at 1:11)

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, stary host;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast

4. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!

Words: Anonymous German Hymn, Munster Gesangbuch; st. 1, 3 tr. Source unknown, st. 4 Joseph Augustus Seiss
Music: Schleische Volkslieder

Vocalists: John and Lisa Martin
Instrumentalists: John Martin – Piano

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