Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#29

29. Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light

1 Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light,
And usher in the morning;
Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright,
But hear the angel's warning.
This Child, now born in infancy,
Our confidence and joy shall be,
The power of Satan breaking,
Our peace eternal making.

2 All blessing, thanks and praise to thee,
Lord Jesus Christ, be given:
Thou hast our brother deigned to be,
Our foes in sunder riven.
O grant us through our day of grace
With constant praise to seek thy face;
Grant us ere long in glory
With praises to adore thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
• Author: Johann Rist, 1607-67
• Translator, verse 2: Arthur Tozer Russell, 1806-74
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas
• Source: Tr. st. 1 composite

Tune Information

• Name: SCHOP
• Composer: Johann Schop, c.1600 - 65
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685 - 1750
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 8, 7 7.
• Key: E♭ Major