Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#291

291. How brightly shines the Morning Star!

1 How brightly shines the Morning Star!
The nations see and hail afar
the light in Judah shining.
Thou David's son of Jacob's race,
The Bridegroom, and the King of grace,
for thee our hearts are pining!
Lowly, holy, great and glorious,
thou victorious Prince of graces,
filling all the heavenly places!

2 Though circled by the hosts on high,
he deigns to cast a pitying eye
upon his helpless creature;
the whole creation’s Head and Lord,
by highest seraphim adored,
assumes our very nature.
Jesus, grant us, through thy merit,
to inherit thy salvation:
hear, O hear our supplication.

3 Rejoice, ye heav'ns; thou earth, reply;
with praise, ye sinners, fill the sky
for this his incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth thy pow'r,
ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,
till all know thy salvation.
Amen, amen! Alleluya, alleluya!
Praise be given evermore by earth and heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: How brightly shines the Morning Star!
• Title: How brightly shines the Morning Star!
• Author: Philipp Nicolai
• Translator: William Mercer, 1811-1873
• Meter: 887 887 48 48
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:3
  ;
  Hebrews 2:14
  ;
  Isaiah 6:2
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  Matthew 2:2
  ;
  Numbers 24:17
  ;
  Revelation 2:28
  ;
  Revelation 18:23
  ;
  Revelation 21:23
  ;
  Revelation 22:5
  ;
  Revelation 22:16
• Topic: Epiphany; Hope and Consolation; Lent; Redemption and Salvation; Year B: Trinity Sunday
• Source: German

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 887 887 48 48
• Key: D Major