Hymns to the Living God ‎#118

118. How Bright Appears the Morning Star

1 How bright appears the Morning Star,
with mercy beaming from afar;
the host of heav'en rejoices.
O Righteous Branch, O Jesse’s Rod,
the Son of Man and Son of God,
we too will lift our voices:
Jesus, Jesus,
holy, holy, yet most lowly,
come, draw near us;
great Emmanuel, come and hear us.

2 Though circled by the hosts on high,
He deigned to cast a pitying eye
upon His helpless creature.
The whole creation’s Head and Lord,
by highest seraphim adored,
assumed our very nature;
Jesus, grant us,
through Your merit, to inherit
Your salvation.
Hear, O hear our supplication!

3 Rejoice, O heav'ns, and earth, reply;
with praise, O sinners, fill the sky
for this, His incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth Your pow'r;
ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,
till all know Your salvation.
Amen, amen!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise be given
evermore by earth and heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: How bright appears the Morning Star
• Title: How Bright Appears the Morning Star
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Adapter: William Mercer (1859)
• Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Incarnation

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Adapter: Johann Sebastian Bach (1731)
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1731)
• Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.7
• Key: D Major