151. What star is this, with beams so bright

1 What star is this, with beams so bright,
A stranger midst the orbs of light?
it shines to herald forth the King,
Glad tidings of our God to bring.

2 See now fulfilled what God decreed,
"From Jacob shall a Star proceed:"
And lo! the eastern sages stand,
To read in heaven the Lord’s command.

3 Oh, while the Star of heavenly grace
Invites us, Lord, to seek Thy face,
May we no more that grace repel,
Or quench that light which shines so well.

Text Information
First Line: What star is this, with beams so bright
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: Epiphany
Source: Turle's Psalms and Hymns
Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune: QUAE STELLA
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