The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#111

111. How Brightly Shines the Morning Star

1 How brightly shines the morning star,
With mercy beaming from afar,
The host of heav'n rejoices;
O righteous branch, O Jesse's rod,
Thou Son of Man and Son of God,
We, too, will lift our voices.
Jesus, Jesus,
Holy holy, yet most lowly,
Draw Thou near us,
Great Immanuel, come and hear us.

2 Rejoice ye heav'ns; thou earth reply;
With praise, ye sinners, fill the sky,
For this His incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth Thy power,
Ride on, ride on, great conqueror,
Till all know Thy salvation.
Amen, Amen,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
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
• German Title: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
• Recaster: Johann Adolph Schlegel, 1721-1793
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608) (1599)
• Translator: John Morrison Sloan (1865)
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.7.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:10
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Incarnation, Birth of
• Notes: When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matt. 2:10.

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.7.8.8.8.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: M.M. 88

Text Information:

Schlegel's Recast Title: Wie herrlich strahlt der Morgenstern