Scripture Verse

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips: therefore God hath blessed Thee for ever. Psalm 45:2

Introduction

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Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

Words: Is­aac Watts, The Psalms of Da­vid 1719. Christ and His Church; or, the mys­ti­cal mar­riage.

Music: All­mäch­tig­er Gott Jo­hann Crü­ger, 1640 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Johann Crüger (1598–1662)

Lyrics

The King of saints, how fair His face;
Adorned with majesty and grace!
He comes with blessings from above,
And wins the nations to His love.

At His right hand our eyes behold
The queen arrayed in purest gold;
The world admires her heav’nly dress,
Her robe of joy and right­eous­ness.

He forms her beauties like His own;
He calls and seats her near His throne;
Fair stranger, let thine heart forget
The idols of thy native state.

So shall the King the more rejoice
In thee, the favorite of His choice;
Let Him be loved and yet adored,
For He’s thy maker and thy Lord.

O happy hour, when thou shalt rise
To His fair palace in the skies,
And all thy sons (a numerous train)
Each like a prince in glo­ry reign!

Let endless honors crown His head;
Let every age His praises spread;
While we with cheerful songs approve
The condescensions of His love.