498. Stars of the Morning

1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
angels in heaven, resplendent in light,
these, where no darkness the glory can dim,
praise the Thrice Holy One, serving but him.

2 These are your ministers, these are your own,
God of great majesty, nearest your throne;
these are your messengers, these whom you send,
helping your helpless ones, Helper and Friend.

3 Then, when the earth was first poised in mid-space,
then, when the planets first sped on their race,
then, when were ended the six days' employ,
then all the sons of God shouted for joy.

4 Still let them aid us and still let them fight,
Lord God of hosts, as they battle for right,
till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour,
we with the angels may bow and adore.

Text Information
First Line: Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
Title: Stars of the Morning
Author: Joseph the Hymnographer, c. 810-886
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Minor Festivals: St. Michael and All Angels
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: O QUANTA QUALIA
Arranger: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Antiphoner, Paris, 1681
Copyright: Public Domain



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