The Church Hymnal ‎#170b

170b. Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright

1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
Filled with celestial splendor and light,
These that, where night never followeth day,
Raise the "Thrice Holy" song ever and aye;

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

3 These keep the guard amid Salem's dear bowers,
Thrones, Principalities, Virtues, and Powers,
Where, with the living Ones, mystical Four,
Cherubim, Seraphim bow and adore.

4 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
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Author: St. Joseph
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Other Feasts and Fasts: St. Michael and All Angels; Processionals: Saints' Days
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ASTRA MATUTINA
• Composer: E. H. Thorne
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.