Children's Hymnal ‎#178

178. Silvery Star, Precious Star

1 Silvery star, precious star,
Shining over Bethlehem,
Guiding Wise Men from afar,
In the still night leading them.

Refrain:
Starlight and song
All the night long,
Heralds of morn;
Jesus is born.

2 Beautiful song, wondrous song,
Kneeling shepherds wept to hear,
Chanted by God's holy throng,
Singing peace and joy and cheer. [Refrain]

3 Baby Savior, born at night
In the ages, long ago,
Angels sang and stars gave light
For Thy humble home below. [Refrain]

4 Kingly Savior, throned tonight
In that holy land above,
Crowned with glory, cald in light,
Send Thy messengers of love. [Refrain]

5 Lo, we hear the song o'erhead!
Lo, we see the star arise!
Like the Wise Men we are led,
In the still night unto Christ. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Silvery star, precious star
• Title: Silvery Star, Precious Star
• Author: Elbert A. Smith
• Refrain First Line: Starlight and song
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Songs Suitable for Primary; Songs Suitable for Juniors; Jesus' Birth; Christmas
• Copyright: Herald Publishing House, Independence, Missouri.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Silvery star, precious star]
• Composer: Audentia Anderson
• Key: B♭ Major