Moravian Book of Worship ‎#287

287. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav'nly Light

Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light,
and usher in the morning.
O shepherds, shudder not with fright,
but hear the angel's warning.
This child, now weak in infancy,
our confidence and joy shall be,
the pow'r of Satan breaking,
our peace eternal making.

Text Information

• First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light
• Title: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav'nly Light
• Author: Johann Rist (1641)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:1-7
  ;
  Isaiah 58:8
  ;
  Matthew 1:23
  ;
  Luke 2:9-14
  ;
  John 1:1-14
• Topic: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas
• Source: Composite tr.

Tune Information

• Name: SCHOP
• Composer: Johann Schop (1641)
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1734)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: 169 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns