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Star of Bethlehem

Author: DeWitt Clinton Huntington Appears in 2 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project First Line: Once some wise men saw a star

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[Once some wise men saw a star]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Joseph Lincoln Hall Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 51372 15513 72156 Used With Text: Star Of Bethlehem

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Star Of Bethlehem

Author: DeWitt Clinton Huntington Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12301 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal First Line: Once some wise men saw a star Refrain First Line: O the star, O the star Lyrics: 1 Once some wise men saw a star, As they journeyed from afar Over desert waste and valleys fair; Many weary leagues went they Till they came where Jesus lay, And they bent the knee of Adoration there. Refrain: O the star, O the star, O the star of Bethlehem! And it shines for us today, And will shine for us alway! O the star, the blessèd star Of Bethlehem! 2 From celestial realms of light, Thro’ the arches of the night, While the skies with songs of seraphs ring, Shone that glorious, starry gem O’er the town of Bethlehem, Where the trav’lers worshipped Christ, The newborn King. [Refrain] 3 ’Twas that star, whose splendors bright Filled the world with flaming light As it shone throughout the starry dome, That proclaimed to all the earth Tidings of Messiah’s birth, As it told that Christ, The Prince of Peace, was come. [Refrain] 4 Ever shine, O starry gem, O’er the town of Bethlehem, Till the earth shall worship Christ the King! Till thy rays we all may see Shining over land and sea, And each nation unto Him Shall tribute bring! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Once some wise men saw a star]
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Star of Bethlehem

Author: B. C. Huntingdon Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #212 (1904) Hymnal Title: The Voice of Praise First Line: Once some wise men saw a star Refrain First Line: O the star, O the star Lyrics: 1 Once some wise men saw a star, As they journeyed from afar Over desert wastes and valleys fair; Many weary leagues went they Till they came where Jesus lay, And they bent the knee of adoration there. Chorus: O the star, O the star, O the star of Bethlehem! And it shines for us today, And will shine for us alway! O the star, the blessed star of Bethlehem! 2 From celestial realms of light, Thro' the arches of the night, While the skies with songs of seraphs ring, Shone that glorious, starry gem O'er the town of Bethlehem, Where the trav'lers worshipped Christ, the newborn King. [Chorus] 3 'Twas that star, whose splendors bright Filled the world with flaming light As it shone throughout the starry dome, That proclaimed to all the earth Tidings of Messiah's birth, As it told that Christ, the Prince of Peace, was come. [Chorus] 4 Ever shine, O starry gem, O'er the town of Bethlehem Till the earth shall worship Christ, the King! Till thy rays we all may see Shining over land and sea, And each nation unto him shall tribute bring! [Chorus] Tune Title: [Once some wise men saw a star]

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DeWitt Clinton Huntington

1830 - 1912 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Author of "Star of Bethlehem" Rv DeWitt Clinton Huntington USA 1830-1912. Born at Townsend, VT, one of nine siblings, he attended Syracuse University, NY, and was ordained a Methodist Episcopal minister in 1853. He married Frances Harriett Davis in 1853, and they had three children: Charles, Thomas, and Horace. After her death in 1866, he married Mary Elizabeth Moore in 1868, and they had a daughter, Mary Frances. He pastored in Rochester, NY, (1861-71 & 1876-79), Syracuse, NY, (1873-76), Olean, NY, (1885-89), Bradford, PA, (1882-85 & 1889-91), and Lincoln, NE, (1891-96), where he became a Methodist District Superintendent of relief work. At his pastorate he also personally designed and oversaw construction of a brick sanctuary seating over 1100 people. A depression in 1893 caused him to forego salary for a number of months while pastoring. As things improved, he designed an addition to the church that was finally built two decades later. He was prevailed upon to serve as Chancellor of Nebraska Wesleyan University (1898-1908), at first without pay, and asked more than once to stay after desiring to retire. In 1908 he became Chancellor emeritus and assumed the role of professor of English Bible & Ethics. He also wrote several books, one titled, “Is the Lord among us?”. Another: “Half century messages to pastors and people”. Another: “A documentary history of religion in America since 1877”. He also served on the boards of the local telephone company and Windom Bank. He contracted pleura-pneumonia and died in Lincoln, NE. A Lincoln, NE, street is named for him, as is an elementary school. He was opposed to football, thinking it had no place in a proper Christian institution, but football was re-instituted at the college after his death. John Perry

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Hymnal Title: The Voice of Praise Composer of "[Once some wise men saw a star]" in The Voice of Praise Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry