291. How brightly shines the Morning Star!

1 How brightly shines the Morning Star!
The nations see and hail afar
the light in Judah shining.
Thou David's son of Jacob's race,
The Bridegroom, and the King of grace,
for thee our hearts are pining!
Lowly, holy, great and glorious,
thou victorious Prince of graces,
filling all the heavenly places!

2 Though circled by the hosts on high,
he deigns to cast a pitying eye
upon his helpless creature;
the whole creation’s Head and Lord,
by highest seraphim adored,
assumes our very nature.
Jesus, grant us, through thy merit,
to inherit thy salvation:
hear, O hear our supplication.

3 Rejoice, ye heav'ns; thou earth, reply;
with praise, ye sinners, fill the sky
for this his incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth thy pow'r,
ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,
till all know thy salvation.
Amen, amen! Alleluya, alleluya!
Praise be given evermore by earth and heaven.

Text Information
First Line: How brightly shines the Morning Star!
Title: How brightly shines the Morning Star!
Author: Philipp Nicolai
Translator: William Mercer, 1811-1873
Meter: 887 887 48 48
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
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Topic: Epiphany; Hope and Consolation; Lent (2 more...)
Source: German
Tune Information
Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
Composer: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
Meter: 887 887 48 48
Key: D Major



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