Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#350

350. O Christ, Thou bright and morning Star

1 O Christ, Thou bright and morning Star,
Now shed Thy light abroad:
Shine on us from Thy throne afar
With Thy pure glorious Word.

2 O Jesus, Comfort of the poor,
I lift my heart to Thee:
I know Thy mercies still endure,
And Thou wilt pity me.

3 For Thou didst suffer for my soul,
Her burdens to remove:
O make me through Thy sorrows whole,
Refresh me with Thy love.

4 Then, Jesus, glory, honor, praise,
I'll ever sing to Thee:
And Thou at last my soul wilt raise
To endless joys with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ, Thou bright and morning Star
• Author: Unknown (1579)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858. a)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Communion with Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: O CHRISTE MORGENSTERNE
• Composer: Bartholomäus Gesius (1605)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.