Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 79 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Bright and joyful is the morn,
For to us a Child is born;
From the highest realms of Heaven,
Unto us a Son is given.
2. On His shoulders He shall bear
Power and majesty, and wear
On His vesture and His thigh,
Names most awful, names most high.
3. Wonderful in counsel be,
Christ, the incarnate Deity;
Sire of ages, ne’er to cease,
King of kings, and Prince of peace.
4. Come and worship at His feet;
Yield to Him the homage meet;
From the manger to the throne,
Homage due to God alone. Used With Tune: ALCESTER Text Sources: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns, 8th edition, by Thomas Cotterill, 1819
Bright and Joyful Is the Morn