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A Shining Star

A shining star came from afar

Author: Lydia Avery Coonley Ward
Tune: OAK PARK (Bartlett)
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 A shining star came from afar,
Upon a snowy morn;
An angel near sang "Do not fear,
Behold! a child is born."
An angel near sang "Do not fear,
Behold! a child is born."

2 Sweet Christmas then was giv’n to men
To bless the winter wild,
Since in a stall the Lord of all
Became a little child.
Since in a stall the Lord of all
Became a little child.

3 All hail that morn when Christ was born!
Wreathe holly, pine and bay,
Let children sing, let carols ring
To bless our Christmas day,
Let children sing, let carols ring
To bless our Christmas day.

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Source: The Cyber Hymnal #13121

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Author: Lydia Avery Coonley Ward

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Text Information

First Line: A shining star came from afar
Title: A Shining Star
Author: Lydia Avery Coonley Ward
Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #13121
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
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Instances

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A First Book in Hymns and Worship #81

A First Book in Hymns and Worship #81
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In Excelsis for School and Chapel #94

In Excelsis for School and Chapel #94

In Excelsis for School and Chapel. l7th ed. #d2

In Excelsis for School and Chapel. l7th ed. #d2
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The Cyber Hymnal #13121

The Cyber Hymnal #13121
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