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[Though the world may see no beauty]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles J. Butler Incipit: 34553 56116 53212
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Christ, the Fairest of the Fair

Author: C. J. B. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Tho' the world may see no beauty Refrain First Line: Yes, His face to me is lovely Lyrics: 1 Tho’ the world may see no beauty In the lowly Nazarene, Yet to me His face is lovely, None like Him hath mortal seen. Chorus: Yes, His face to me is lovely, Beaming bright with love divine; Of His love I’m all unworthy, Yet this precious Friend is mine. 2 Some esteem the Saviour lightly, Others scorn His holy name, I adore the King of Glory, Who hath borne my sin and shame. [Chorus] 3 How could I but love Him fondly, Who such love to me has shown? Earth to me has seem’d far brighter Since this precious Friend I’ve known. [Chorus] 4 Tho’ His face was marked with sadness, While He walked this vale below, Yet His smile bro’t joy and gladness Unto hearts once filled with woe. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Tho' the world may see no beauty]
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Christ, the Fairest of the Fair

Author: C. J. B. Hymnal: Melodies of Salvation #245 (1901) First Line: Tho' the world may see no beauty Refrain First Line: Yes, His face to me is lovely Lyrics: 1 Tho’ the world may see no beauty In the lowly Nazarene, Yet to me His face is lovely, None like Him hath mortal seen. Chorus: Yes, His face to me is lovely, Beaming bright with love divine; Of His love I’m all unworthy, Yet this precious Friend is mine. 2 Some esteem the Saviour lightly, Others scorn His holy name, I adore the King of Glory, Who hath borne my sin and shame. [Chorus] 3 How could I but love Him fondly, Who such love to me has shown? Earth to me has seem’d far brighter Since this precious Friend I’ve known. [Chorus] 4 Tho’ His face was marked with sadness, While He walked this vale below, Yet His smile bro’t joy and gladness Unto hearts once filled with woe. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho' the world may see no beauty]
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Christ, the Fairest of the Fair

Author: C. J. B. Hymnal: Heart Cheering Songs #5 (1899) First Line: Tho' the world may see no beauty Refrain First Line: Yes, his face to me is lovely Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho' the world may see no beauty]
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Christ, the Fairest of the Fair

Author: C. J. B. Hymnal: Melodies of Salvation #245 (1900) First Line: Tho' the world may see no beauty Refrain First Line: Yes, His face to me is lovely Languages: English Tune Title: [Tho' the world may see no beauty]
Christ, the Fairest of the Fair

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Charles J. Butler

Person Name: C. J. B. Author of "Christ, the Fairest of the Fair" in Melodies of Salvation Charles J Butler USA 1860- Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, NJ, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sights. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadephia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies #3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920. John Perry
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