The Cyber Hymnal ‎#637

637. Bright Was the Guiding Star That Led

1. Bright was the guiding star that led,
With mild, benignant ray,
The Gentiles to the lowly shed,
Where the Redeemer lay.

2. But lo! a brighter, clearer, light
Now points to His abode;
It shines, through sin and sorrow’s night,
To guide us to our God.

3. Oh! haste to follow where it leads
The gracious call obey;
Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads,
The Christian’s destined way.

4. Oh! gladly tread the narrow path,
While light and grace are given;
Who meekly follow Christ on earth
Shall reign with Him in Heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Bright was the guiding star that led
• Title: Bright Was the Guiding Star That Led
• Author: Harriet Auber (1829)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Spirit of the Psalms, 1829
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: ST. AGNES, John B. Dykes, 1866

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ETHELDREDA
• Composer: Thomas Turton (1860)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 11232 17123 54323
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain