The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2174

2174. Hasten, Loyal Mortals

1. Hasten, loyal mortals, onward to the star,
See its beams of glory beckon from afar;
Past, the night of splendor, dawns the promised morn;
Come rejoicing, praises voicing, Christ is born.

Refrain
Marching forward, following the star,
Shining, beaming, brightly gleaming
From the eastern skies afar;
Joyful praises singing all the way!
Swell the sweet undying song of Christmas Day.

2. March with joy and gladness, countless voices ring,
Angels high in glory worshipping the King;
Hail the Child of blessing, joy of all the earth;
Watch-fires gleaming, starlight beaming, greet His birth. [Refrain]

3. Hasten, loyal mortals, seek the manger shrine,
Bring your precious treasures to the Lord divine;
Soon the great Messiah shall your eyes behold;
Homage render, sweet and tender, love’s pure gold. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hasten, loyal mortals, onward to the star
• Title: Hasten, Loyal Mortals
• Author: Lizzie DeArmond (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Marching forward, following the star
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Hasten, loyal mortals, onward to the star]
• Composer: J. C. Williams
• Incipit: 56712 23563 35212
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain