Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#515

515. The Great Forerunner of the Morn

1 The great forerunner of the morn,
The herald of the Word, is born;
And faithful hearts shall never fail
With thanks and praise his light to hail.

2 With heav'nly message Gabriel came,
That John should be that herald's name,
And with prophetic utt'rance told
His actions great and manifold.

3 His mighty deeds exalt his fame
To greater than a prophet's name;
Of woman-born shall never be
A greater prophet than was he.

Text Information

• First Line: The great forerunner of the morn
• Title: The Great Forerunner of the Morn
• Latin Title: Precursor altus luminis
• Author: St. Bede the Venerable, 673-735
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Adapter: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg, 1690