Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#148

148. 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,
Raise 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. A-men.

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
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66
• Author: St. Joseph the Hymnographer, d. 883
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Saints' Days - Minor Festivals
• Notes: This hymn may be sung to QUEDLINBURG (No. 596).

Tune Information

• Name: TRISAGION
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813 - 79
• Meter: 10 10, 10 10.
• Key: F Major