Author: Johann von Rist; John Troutbeck; Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices Together #269 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light Lyrics: 1 Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light,
and usher in the morning.
O shepherds, shrink not with affright,
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.
2 This night of wonder, night of joy,
was born the Christ, our brother.
He comes, not mighty to destroy,
to bid us love each other.
How could he quit his high estate
for such a world of greed and hate?
What deep humiliation
secured the world’s salvation!
3 Come, dearest child, into our hearts,
and leave your crib behind you!
Let this be where the new life starts
for all who seek and find you.
To you be honor, thanks, and praise,
for all your gifts this time of grace.
Come conquer and deliver
this world, and us, forever. Topics: Incarnation; Jesus Christ Epiphany of Tune Title: ERMUNTRE DICH
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly