148. Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright

1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
Filled with celestial resplendence and light,
These that, where night never followeth day,
Raise the 'Thrice Holy, Lord!' ever and aye:

2 These are thy ministers, these dost thou own,
Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest thy throne;
These are thy messengers, these dost thou send,
Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. A-men.

3 Still let them succor us; still let them fight,
Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right,
Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour,
We with the angels may bow and adore.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66
Author: St. Joseph the Hymnographer, d. 883
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Saints' Days - Minor Festivals
Notes: This hymn may be sung to QUEDLINBURG (No. 596).
Tune Information
Name: TRISAGION
Composer: Henry Smart, 1813 - 79
Meter: 10 10, 10 10.
Key: F Major



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