The bright morning star

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1 Oh, sing of the "Bright Morning Star,"
That arose on the world's deepest gloom;
By faith we can see it afar,
Beyond the dark shades of the tomb.

Chorus:
Oh, sing of that beautiful gem,
Lovely star of Bethlehem;
Shine on my soul from worlds afar,
Beautiful, "Bright and Morning Star."

2 Its rays are resplendently grand,
And it shineth in every clime;
A light from Immanuel's land,
Undimmed by the cycles of time. [Chorus]

3 That star now is shining for thee,
O sinner, be led by its light;
Where Jesus forever shall be,
In glory where cometh no night. [Chorus]

4 The morning of joy draweth near,
The night will soon vanish away;
When the Bright Morning Star will appear,
To bring in that glorious day. [Chorus]

5 Oh, sing of that heavenly home,
"Where life everlasting shall be;"
O Lord, our deliverer, come,
And bid us a welcome to Thee. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #1

Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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First Line: O sing of the bright morning star
Title: The bright morning star
Author: Knowles Shaw
Refrain First Line: O, sing of that beautiful gem
Copyright: Public Domain

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