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: ; ; ; ;
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



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