Christian Worship ‎#498

498. Stars of the Morning

1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
angels in heaven, resplendent in light,
these, where no darkness the glory can dim,
praise the Thrice Holy One, serving but him.

2 These are your ministers, these are your own,
God of great majesty, nearest your throne;
these are your messengers, these whom you send,
helping your helpless ones, Helper and Friend.

3 Then, when the earth was first poised in mid-space,
then, when the planets first sped on their race,
then, when were ended the six days' employ,
then all the sons of God shouted for joy.

4 Still let them aid us and still let them fight,
Lord God of hosts, as they battle for right,
till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour,
we with the angels may bow and adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
• Title: Stars of the Morning
• Author: Joseph the Hymnographer, c. 810-886
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:20-21
  ;
  Hebrews 1:14
  ;
  Job 38:4-7
  ;
  Revelation 5:11-14
• Topic: Minor Festivals: St. Michael and All Angels
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: O QUANTA QUALIA
• Arranger: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Antiphoner, Paris, 1681
• Copyright: Public Domain