Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#349

349. O Morning Star, so pure, so bright

1 O Morning Star, so pure, so bright,
Shining with grace, and truth, and light,
Thou blessèd Root of Jesse!
O David's Son, of Jacob's race,
My soul's Beloved, Thou King of Grace,
My heart would fain embrace Thee!
Lovely, loving,
Great and glorious, all-victorious,
Rich in blessing
Rule and might o'er all possessing!

2 Thou Heavenly Brightness! Light Divine!
O deep within my heart now shine,
And make Thee there an altar!
Fill me with joy and strength to be
Thy member, ever joined to Thee
In love that cannot falter;
Toward Thee longing
Doth possess me, turn and bless me,
For thy gladness
Eye and heart here pine in sadness.

3 O joy! to know my precious Friend
Is First, and Last, and without end,
Sublime, divine, eternal:
He will at length, O glorious grace!
Transport me to that happy place,
The home of bliss supernal.
Amen, Amen.
Quickly come, Thou King of Glory;
Take me, Saviour,
To Thy glorious Self for ever.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Morning Star, so pure, so bright
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Communion with Christ
• Source: Tr. Composite, 1916

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: E♭ Major