Text:Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author:Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826
Tune:EPIPHANY
Composer:J. F. Thrupp, 1827-1867

128a. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.

2 Cold on HIs cradle the dew-drops are shining;
Low lies His bed with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him, in slumber reclining,
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all.

3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odours of Edom, and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?

4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation;
Vainly with gifts would His favour secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration;
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.

Text Information
First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Bethlehem: Star of; Bethlehem: Visit of Magi to; Christ: Redeemer (10 more...)
Tune Information
Name: EPIPHANY
Composer: J. F. Thrupp, 1827-1867
Meter: 11.10.11.10
Key: E Major



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