The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#61

61. Now Israel's Hope in Triumph Ends

1 Now Israel's hope in triumph ends,
With angels' glorious song ascends
A star of heavenly splendor.
O'er Bethlehem it shineth bright,
And people, guided by its light,
Shall come and homage render.
Great Light,
Bright Light,
Now descendeth,
Darkness endeth,
Day beginneth,
Light to all the world it bringeth.

2 Among us dwells in truth and grace
The hidden God, who loves our race;
He brought us all salvation.
The glory of the Son we see,
The only Son's true majesty,
And bow in adoration.
Draw near,
And hear,
Every nation,
Now salvation
God bestoweth,
And His love and mercy showeth.

3 Rejoice, my soul, and bless His Name
Who to the lost and fallen came
To open heaven's portals.
Rejoice that God will mercy show,
The broken covenant renew
With us poor sinful mortals.
Now be
Glory
Ever given
God in heaven;
Peace unending
Be on earth from heaven descending.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now Israel's hope in triumph ends
• Title: Now Israel's Hope in Triumph Ends
• Author: Samuel Johan Hedborn (1811)
• Translator: Conrad Emil Lindberg
• Meter: 8 8 7, 8 8 7, 8 8 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: Church Year: Epiphany; Epiphany; Christ: Incarnation; Names and Office of Christ: Light; Covenant: Christ's; Incarnation of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Meter: 8 8 7, 8 8 7, 8 8 8.
• Key: E♭ Major