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O Guiding Star

The star that shone over Bethlehem

Author: Willard P. Morris
Tune: [The star that shone over Bethlehem]
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 The star that shone o’er Bethlehem
Is shining now for me,
To guide my feet thro’ tangled paths,
Dear Savior, unto Thee.

Refrain:
O blessèd star, O radiant light
Shine on me from afar,
And guide me to my home above,
Where many mansions are.

2 Its rays are streaming from above,
Thro’ God’s own word so true;
They fill my soul with sweeter peace
Than sinners ever knew. [Refrain]

3 O may I like the men of old,
Be led, O star, by thee,
Until I reach my heavenly home,
And my Deliv’rer see. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #9292

Author: Willard P. Morris

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Text Information

First Line: The star that shone over Bethlehem
Title: O Guiding Star
Author: Willard P. Morris
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O blessed star, O radiant light
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9292
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #9292

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