American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#606

606. Splendid Are The Heavens High

1 Splendid are the heavens high,
Beautiful the radiant sky,
Where the golden stars are shining
And their rays, to earth inclining,
Beckon us to heav'n above,
Beckon us to heav'n above.

2 It was on the holy night,
Darkness veiled the stars so bright;
But at once the heavens hoary
Flooded were with light and glory,
Coming from a wondrous star,
Coming from a wondrous star.

3 When this star so fair and clear
Filled with light the midnight drear,
Then, according to tradition,
Should a King with heav'nly mission
Unto earth from heav'n descend,
Unto earth from heav'n descend.

4 Sages from the East afar,
When they saw this wondrous star,
Went to find this King of nations
And to offer their oblations
Unto Him as Lord and King,
Unto Him as Lord and King.

5 Him they found in Bethlehem,
Yet He wore no diadem;
They but saw a maiden lowly
With an infant pure and holy,
Resting in her loving arms,
Resting in her loving arms.

6 Guided by the star, they found
Him whose praise the ages sound,
We, too, have a star to guide us,
Which forever will provide us
With the light to find our Lord.

7 And this star, as bright as day,
Which will ever lead astray
With its message so appealing,
Is the Word of God, revealing
Christ to us, our Lord and King.

Text Information

• First Line: Splendid are the heavens high
• Title: Splendid Are The Heavens High
• Translator: J. C. Aaberg
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig
• Meter: 7 7 8 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: CELESTIA
• Meter: 7 7 8 8 7
• Key: D Major