The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11274

11274. Star of Fulfillment

1 Over a city shineth at night
Marvelous whiteness, wondrously bright!
Never such starlight glittered before—
See how it hovers over yon door!

Refrain:
Star of fulfillment! Beautiful star!
Lighting the manger, seen from afar;
Beacon from Heaven, sign of the King,
Light out of darkness, earthward you bring.

2 Not o’er a palace shineth this light;
Not o’er a temple, fair to the sight.
No, this bright beacon shineth so fair,
Over a stable—low in the air. [Refrain]

3 Over a stable? how can it be!
Go with the shepherds; hasten and see!
Enter the stable, bend and adore
Jesus the Infant—King evermore! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Over a city shineth at night
• Title: Star of Fulfillment
• Author: Flora Kirkland
• Refrain First Line: Star of fulfillment! Beautiful star!
• Meter: 99.99.99 D
• Language: English
• Source: Uplifted Voices by Adam Geibel and R. Frank Lehman (Philadelphia: Adam Geibel Music company, 1901)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MONT BLANC
• Composer: Adam Geibel (1901)
• Meter: 99.99.99 D
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain