The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12816

12816. Beautiful Stars

1 Oh, beautiful gems of the night,
Bedecking the cloudless blue,
From whence is thy glittering light,
And what is thy mission true?

Refrain:
Oh beautiful stars,
That gem the brow of night,
We gaze upon thee from afar
As lamps that angels light.

2 Oh, beautiful gems of the night,
Illuming the heavenly way,
Oh say, does thou make the way bright
That leads to eternal day? [Refrain]

3 Oh, beautiful gems of the night,
Shine on in thy blue arched dome,
Till Christ, in His glorious light
Shall gather us safely home. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, beautiful gems of the night
• Title: Beautiful Stars
• Author: Alice Pendleton (1877)
• Refrain First Line: Oh beautiful stars
• Language: English
• Source: Gospel Echoes by Robert G. Staples (Oskaloosa, IA: Central Book Concern, 1877)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, beautiful gems of the night]
• Composer: E. Cook
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain