Notes of Faith March 22, 2025

“Fairest Lord Jesus”

All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

John 1:3

Recommended Reading: Colossians 1:16-17

“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.”

Compared to other Sunday school songs, “Fairest Lord Jesus” is more complicated when it comes to childlike lyrics. The only thing we know about this hymn is that it is old—from as far back as the seventeenth century—and it has gone through many revisions. But the contemporary version’s four stanzas are filled with images from nature children can easily identify with. And the theme is clear: Jesus is Lord over all creation—nature and man alike.

The lordship of Christ is a fundamental doctrine of the Christian faith. Paul wrote in Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (NIV). That is a tenet of faith for children and adults alike.

The implications of Christ’s lordship are never-ending. If Jesus is Lord, we are called to serve Him in all things—from childhood until He comes again.

The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord.

Samuel John Stone

Col 1:16-17

For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Matt 16:16

You are the Christ, the Son of the living God…

Matt 16:18

upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.

Jesus is the only solid rock for our faith. Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is God! His work on the cross paid our debt of sin, provides forgiveness and redemption. He is our Savior and Lord!

Pastor Daoe