Christ in Song ‎#242

242. 'Tis Shining Still

1 A beautiful star arose one night,
Divinely it shone with purest light;
Its wonderful rays the wise men led
To find the Saviour's lowly bed.

Chorus:
'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still,
That beautiful star, o'er plain and hill;
'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still,
Salvation's star of God's good will.

2 They knew by the word of truth divine,
'Twas time that the guiding star should shine;
They follow'd its light which shone afar,
'Twas Christ, "the bright and Morning Star." [Chorus]

3 We'll follow its light, like those of old,
The "Light of the World," by seers foretold;
We'll follow his light till we shall come
To perfect rest in heav'n, our home. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: A beautiful star arose one night
• Title: 'Tis Shining Still
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: 'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Special Occasions: Christmas; Children's Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: [A beautiful star there rose one night]
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: C Major