47b. Now Israel's Hope in Triumph Ends

1 Now Israel’s hope in triumph ends,
With angels’ glorious song ascends
A star of heavenly splendor.
O’er Bethlehem it shineth bright,
All people guided by its light,
Shall come and homage render.
Great light, Bright light
Now descendeth, Darkness endeth,
Day beginneth,
Light to all the world it bringeth.

2 Among us dwells in truth and grace
The hidden God, who loves our race;
He brought us all salvation.
We now behold His majesty,
The only Son’s true majesty,
And bow in adoration.
Draw near,
And hear,
Every nation, Now salvation
God bestoweth.
And His love and mercy showeth.

3 Rejoice, my soul, and bless His Name
Who to the lost and fallen came,
To open heaven’s portals.
Rejoice that God will mercy show,
The broken covenant renew
With us poor sinful mortals.
Now be Glory
Ever given God in heaven;
Peace unending
Be to earth from heaven descending.

Text Information
First Line: Now Israel's hope in triumph ends
Title: Now Israel's Hope in Triumph Ends
Author: Samuel Joh. Hedborn, 1783-1849 (1811)
Meter: 8 8 7, 8 8 7, 8 8 8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Epiphany
Notes: Original Form
Tune Information
Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN
Composer: Phil. Nicolai, 1556-1608 (1599)
Meter: 8 8 7, 8 8 7, 8 8 8.



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