Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000; John Troutbeck, 1832-1899; Johann Rist, 1607-1667 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Scripture: Luke 11:9 Lyrics: 1 Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light,
and usher in the morning;
O shepherds, shudder not in fright,
but hear the angel's warning.
This child, now weak in infancy,
our confidence and joy shall be,
the power of Satan breaking,
our peace eternal making.
2 Come, dearest child, into our hearts,
and leave your crib behind you!
Let this be where the new life starts
for all who seek and find you.
To you the honor, thanks, and praise,
for all your gifts this time of grace;
come, conquer and deliver
this world, and us, forever. Used With Tune: ERMUNTRE DICH
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light