The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#247

247. O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright

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1. O Morning Star, how fair and bright
thou beamest forth in truth and light,
O Sovereign meek and lowly!
Thou Root of Jesse, David's Son,
my Lord and Master, thou hast won
my heart to serve thee solely!
Thou art holy,
fair and glorious, all-victorious,
rich in blessing,
rule and might o'er all possessing.

2. Thou heavenly Brightness! Light divine!
O deep within my heart now shine,
and make thee there an altar!
Fill me with joy and strength to be
thy member, ever joined to thee
in love that cannot falter;
toward thee longing
doth possess me; turn and bless me;
here in sadness
eye and heart long for thy gladness!

3 What joy to know, when life is past,
the Lord we love is first and last,
the end and the beginning!
He will one day, O glorious grace,
transport us to that happy place
beyond all tears and sinning!
Amen! Amen!
Come, Lord Jesus! Crown of gladness,
we are yearning
for the day of your returning.

Text Information

• First Line: O Morning Star, how fair and bright
• Title: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Translator (sts. 1-2): Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: 887.887.4.84.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: Christ's Gracious Life: Birth and Baptism; Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany; Commitment; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Lordship; Light
• Source: Trans. st. 3 Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978
• Copyright: Trans. st 3 © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach (ca. 1731)
• Meter: 887.887.4.84.8
• Key: D Major