The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#208

208. Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright

1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
Filled with celestial resplendence and light,
These that, where night never followeth day,
Praise the "Thrice Holy, Lord!" ever and aye!

2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own,
Lord God of Sabaoth! nearest Thy throne;
These are Thy messengers; these dost Thou send,
Help of the helpless ones, man to defend.

3 Still let them succor us; still let them fight,
Lord of angelic hosts! battling for right,
Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour,
We with the angels may bow and adore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
• Title: Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright
• Author: Joseph the Hymnographer (about 850)
• Meter: 10 10, 10 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:2-3
• Topic: Church Year: Minor Festivals; St. Stephen's Day; St. Michael's Day; Angels; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: REGNATOR ORBIS (O QUANTA QUALIA)
• Meter: 10 10, 10 10.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted from a Melody in La Feillee; Plain Chant. 1782.