The Covenant Hymnal ‎#196

196. What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright

Text Information

• First Line: What star is this, with beams so bright
• Title: What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright
• Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Numbers 24:17
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: Epiphany: Life; Holy Trinity; Light

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Arranger: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © A. R. Mowbray and Company, Ltd.
• Notes: An alternate harmonization can be found at 105, 241.