Beautiful Star of Bethlehem!

Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine

Author: Mattie Pearson Smith
Tune: MAUNA LOA
Published in 14 hymnals

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Representative Text

1. Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Over the hills of Palestine;
There the child Jesus slumbereth sweet,
And we would bow at His holy feet.

Refrain
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Over the hills of Palestine;
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Over the hills of Palestine.

2. Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine,
Shedding thy beauteous rays divine;
Light the dark places held in sin’s thrall,
Bringing thy peace and good-will to all. [Refrain]

3. Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Into the hearts that faint and pine;
Show the child Jesus, humble, but king,
Born to compassion and comfort bring. [Refrain]

4. Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Over this earthly home of mine,
How the child Jesus dwelling with me,
Keepeth me pure and from sinning free. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #387

Author: Mattie Pearson Smith

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Text Information

First Line: Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Title: Beautiful Star of Bethlehem!
Author: Mattie Pearson Smith
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #387
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Instances (1 - 2 of 2)
Audio

Small Church Music #7452

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The Cyber Hymnal #387

Include 12 pre-1979 instances
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