Behold the Star

Representative Text

Refrain:
Behold the star!
Behold the star up yonder!
Behold the star!
It is the star of Bethlehem.

1 There was no room found in the inn,
It is the star of Bethlehem,
For Him who was born free from sin.
It is the star of Bethlehem. [Refrain]

2 The wise men came from the East,
It is the star of Bethlehem,
To worship Him, the "Prince of Peace."
It is the star of Bethlehem. [Refrain]

3 A song broke forth upon the night.
It is the star of Bethlehem,
Peace on earth, good-will to men.
It is the star of Bethlehem. [Refrain]

Source: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: an African American ecumenical hymnal #284

Author: Thomas W. Talley

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Text Information

First Line: There was no room at the inn, It is the star of Bethlehem
Title: Behold the Star
Author: Thomas W. Talley
Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain
Source: Negro Spiritual
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Behold that star
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)
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African American Heritage Hymnal #216

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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #150

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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #275

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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #284

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Total Praise #218

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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