Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-76 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #349 (1994) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 First Line: What star is this, with beams so bright Lyrics: 1 What star is this, with beams so bright,
More lovely than the noonday light?
’Tis sent to announce a newborn king,
Glad tidings of our God to bring.
Alleluia, alleluia!
2 ’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed:
“From Jacob shall a star proceed."
And lo! the eastern sages stand,
To read in heav'n the Lord’s command.
Alleluia, alleluia!
3 O Jesus, while the star of grace
Now draws us on to seek your face,
Let not our slothful hearts refuse
The guidance of your light to use.
Alleluia, alleluia!
4 To God, Creator, heav'nly light,
To Christ, revealed in earthly night,
To God, the Spirit blest, we raise
An endless song of thankful praise.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Epiphany; Light Scripture: Numbers 24:17 Languages: English Tune Title: THE CHILD JESUS
What Star Is This