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Text:Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author:Johann Rist
Translator:John Troutbeck
Tune:ERMUNTRE DICH
Composer:Johann Schop
Harmonizer:J. S. Bach

26. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light,
And usher in the morning;
You shepherds, shudder not with fright,
But hear the angel's warning.
This Child, now weak in infancy,
Our confidence and joy shall be;
The power of Satan breaking,
Our peace eternal making.

Text Information
First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
Title: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author: Johann Rist (1641)
Translator: John Troutbeck (1873)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: ERMUNTRE DICH
Composer: Johann Schop (1641)
Harmonizer: J. S. Bach (1734)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7
Key: E♭ Major



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