Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#288

288. Creator of the stars of night

1 Creator of the stars of night,
your people's everlasting light,
O Christ, redeemer of us all,
we pray you, hear us when we call.

2 When earth drew on to darkest night,
you came, but not in splendour bright,
not as a king, but as the child
of Mary, Virgin mother mild.

3 At your great name, majestic now,
all knees must bend, all hearts must bow:
all things on earth with one accord
join those in heaven to call you Lord.

4 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honour, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator of the stars of night
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Acts 17:27-28
  ;
  Amos 5:8
  ;
  Galatians 4:4
  ;
  Luke 2:6-9
  ;
  Matthew 4:16
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Mary
• Source: Latin hymn, 9th century

Tune Information

• Name: CONDITOR ALME
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Mode IV
• Copyright: Harmonisation © Church Hymnary Trust