Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#233

233. How Bright Appears the Morning Star

1 How bright appears the Morning Star,
with mercy beaming from afar;
the host of heav'n rejoices;
O Righteous Branch, O Jesse’s Rod!
Thou Son of Man and Son of God!
We, too, will lift our voices:
Jesus, Jesus! Holy, holy, yet most lowly,
draw Thou near us;
great Emmanuel, come and hear us.

2 Though circled by the hosts on high,
He deigned to cast a pitying eye
upon His helpless creature;
the whole creation’s Head and Lord,
by highest seraphim adored,
assumed our very nature;
Jesus, grant us, thro' Your merit,
to inherit Your salvation;
hear, O hear our supplication.

3 Rejoice, O heav'ns, and earth, reply;
with praise, O sinners, fill the sky
for this, His incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth Your pow'r;
ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,
till all know Your salvation.
Amen, amen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise be given
evermore by earth and heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: How bright appears the Morning Star
• Title: How Bright Appears the Morning Star
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Adapter: William Mercer (1859)
• Meter: 88 78 87 48 48
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Incarnation

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach (1731)
• Meter: 88 78 87 48 48
• Key: D Major