| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | How bright appears the morning star |
| Title: | How Bright Appears the Morning Star |
| Author: | Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608 |
| Translator and Adapter: | William Mercer, 1811-1873 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Meter: | 887D 44 44 8 |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 11:1-10; Jeremiah 23:1-6; Jeremiah 33:14-16; Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:1-20; John 12:20-36; John 12:44-50; Titus 3:4-7; Hebrews 1:1-12; Hebrews 12:18-29; Revelation 5:11-14; Revelation 7:9-17 |
| Topic: | Jesus Christ |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET |
| Composer (melody): | Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608 |
| Adapter and harmonizer: | Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 |
| Meter: | 887D 44 44 8 |
| Key: | D Major |
| Notes: | Alt. setting #648 |
