The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8372

8372. Stars Of Glory, Shine More Brightly

1 Stars of glory, shine more brightly,
Purer be the moonlight’s beam;
Glide ye hours and moments lightly,
Swiftly down time’s deepening stream.
Bring the hour that banished sadness,
Brought redemption down to earth,
When the shepherds heard with gladness
Tidings of a Savior’s birth.

2 See a beauteous angel soaring
In the bright celestial blaze;
On the shepherds low adoring
Rest his mild, effulgent rays.
"Fear not"—cries the heavenly stranger—
Him whom ancient seers foretold,
Weeping in a lonely manger,
Shepherds, haste ye to behold.

3 See the shepherds quickly rising,
Hastening to the humble stall,
And the newborn Infant prizing,
As the mighty Lord of all;
Lowly now they bend before Him
In His helpless infant state;
Firmly, faithful they adore Him
And His greatness celebrate,

4 Hark the swell of heav’nly voices
Peal along the vaulted sky;
Angels sing, while earth rejoices—
"Glory to our God on high;
Glory in the highest heaven,
Peace to humble men on earth;
Joy to these and bliss is given,
In the great Redeemer’s birth."

Text Information

• First Line: Stars of glory, shine more brightly
• Title: Stars Of Glory, Shine More Brightly
• Author: Frederick C. Husenbeth
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: BORNEO by B.M.J.

Tune Information

• Name: DEARBORN
• Composer: W. Birtchnell (1912)
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: The Westminster Hymnal by Richard R. Terry (London: R & T Washbourne, 1912)
• Copyright: Public Domain