Singing the Living Tradition ‎#132

132. Bright Those Jewels

1 Bright those jewels of the skies
which in sable darkness glow.
Brighter in compassion’s eyes
are the silent tears which flow.

2 Sweet the fragrance from the fields
where abundant spices grow.
Sweeter far is that which yields
comfort to the sick and low.

3 Grateful are those gentle dews
on the greening grass which fall.
Far more grateful what renews
comforts to the poor who call.

Text Information

• First Line: Bright those jewels of the skies
• Title: Bright Those Jewels
• Author: Hosea Ballou II, 1796-1852
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Women and Men: Love and Compassion; Healing and Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
• Composer: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Medieval French melody