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The star of Bethleham

Author: A. L. Skoog Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: I think of that star of long ago Refrain First Line: O star that once shone over Bethleham
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[I think of that star of long ago]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Andrew L. Skoog Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 13215 56153 32354 Used With Text: The Star of Bethlehem (Skoog)
[I think of that star of long ago]

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I Think of That Star of Long Ago

Author: A. L. Skoog, 1856-1934 Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #193 (1996) Meter: 9.10.10.11 with refrain Refrain First Line: O star that once shone over Bethlehem! Topics: Epiphany; Christmas Birth; Epiphany Life; Heritage Hymns; Peace Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Tune Title: BETLEHEMS STJÄRNA
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The Star of Bethlehem (Skoog)

Author: Andrew L. Skoog Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6319 First Line: I think of that star of long ago Lyrics: 1. I think of that star of long ago That lighted the wanderers’ path below; In faith I look up, and o’er me I see That star in its beauty still shining for me. Refrain O star that once shone over Bethlehem! Thy beams yet to mortals great joy proclaim. The Lord to adore, I hasten with thee, O star in thy beauty still shining for me. 2. A Child unto us is born—O joy! To sin blighted earth comes high Heav’n’s Envoy; Now over my path that dear memory, A star in its beauty is shining for me. [Refrain] 3. No clouds can obscure that kindly star, Nor brightness of noonday its glories mar; When shadows of death surround me, I’ll see That star in its beauty still shining for me. [Refrain] 4. It sheds on the world its peaceful rays, And greets every mortal with heav’nly grace. To Bethlehem’s Babe I hasten with thee, O star, in thy beauty, still shining for me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I think of that star of long ago]
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The star of Bethleham

Author: A. L. Skoog Hymnal: Gospel Hymnal #d133 (1950) First Line: I think of that star of long ago Refrain First Line: O star that once shone over Bethleham
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A. L. Skoog

1854 - 1934 Person Name: Andrew L. Skoog Author of "The Star of Bethlehem (Skoog)" in The Cyber Hymnal Skoog, Andrew L. (Gunnarskog, Sweden, December 17, 1856 [sic]--October 30, 1934, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Evangelical Covenant. Son of pietists. Tailor's apprentice at 10. Family emigrated to St. Paul, Minn., when Andrew was 13. Only formal music training was 12 lessons on a melodeon. Organist, choir director, and Sunday School superintendent in Swedish Tabernacle, Minneapolis, 1886-1916. Co-editor of hymnals: Evangelii Basun I & II, 1881-1883; Lilla Basunen, 1890; and Jubelklangen, 1896. Was in editorial committee of Covenant's first three hymnals: Sions Basun, 1908; De Ungas Sångbok, 1914; and Mission Hymns, 1921. Editor and publisher of Gittit 1892-1908, a monthly choir journal with music; a series of ten bound volumes of choir selections; and many hymns. --J. Irving Erickson, DNAH Archives
A. L. Skoog
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