Common Praise (1998) ‎#622

622. How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Text Information

• First Line: How bright appears the morning star
• Title: How Bright Appears the Morning Star
• Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Translator and Adapter: William Mercer, 1811-1873 (alt.)
• Meter: 887D 44 44 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 11:1-10
  ;
  Jeremiah 23:1-6
  ;
  Jeremiah 33:14-16
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
  ;
  John 12:20-36
  ;
  John 12:44-50
  ;
  Titus 3:4-7
  ;
  Hebrews 1:1-12
  ;
  Hebrews 12:18-29
  ;
  Revelation 5:11-14
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Jesus Christ

Tune Information

• Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
• Composer (melody): Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Adapter and harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 887D 44 44 8
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alt. setting #648