Hymns ‎#1204

1204. Star Bright

The heavens with light o’erflowing
A story of love will tell.
A new star will shine in glory
When Jesus comes on earth to dwell.

O star bright, the world is pining
For you to turn night into the day.
O star bright in heaven shining,
Come, glow within me on Christmas Day.

Be joyful with eyes upturning,
Beholding the time at hand.
The night sign will soon be burning;
He’s coming to our promised land.

O star bright, the world is pining
For you to turn night into the day.
O star bright in heaven shining,
Come, glow within me on Christmas Day.

Our Father with love is sending
The Christ child to conquer strife.
His mercy to all extending,
He’s bringing everlasting life.

O star bright, the world is pining
For you to turn night into the day.
O star bright in heaven shining,
Come, glow within me on Christmas Day.

Text Information

• First Line: The heavens with light o'erflowing
• Title: Star Bright
• Author: Lorin F. Wheelwright (1959, alt.)
• Publication Date: 1959
• Copyright: © 1959, 1999 by Pioneer Music Press, a division of Jackman Music. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial Church or home use.
• Notes: Additional scriptures from LDS canon: 3 Nephi 1:4-21; Helaman 14:1-7 This song is written from the point of view of the people in the Book of Mormon who were looking for the prophesied signs of the Savior’s birth (see Helaman 14:1–7).

Tune Information

• Name: STAR BRIGHT
• Composer: Lorin F. Wheelwright (1959)
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1959, 1999 by Pioneer Music Press, a division of Jackman Music. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial Church or home use.