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Hope Is a Star

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices United #7 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Refrain First Line: When God is a child Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. [Refrain:] When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. 2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth. (Refrain) 3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Savior is born. (Refrain) 4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart. (Refrain) Topics: Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Advent; Hope; Joy; Love; Morning; Music and Singing; Peace (World); Star(s); Worth; Advent 1 Year B; Advent 2 Year B; Advent 3 Year B; Advent 4 Year B Tune Title: MOON BEAMS

Hope Is a Star

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #35 (2022) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Refrain First Line: When God is a child, there's joy in the song Topics: Advent Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: MOON BEAMS
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When God Is a Child

Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #109 (2007) Meter: 9.10 with refrain First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night, Leading us on till the morning is bright. Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. 2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, Giving a promise of safety and worth. [Refrain] 3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, Telling the world that the Savior is born. [Refrain] 4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Christmas; Hope; Jesus Christ; Peace Scripture: Revelation 12:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MOON BEAMS
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Hope is a star

Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #119 (1997) Meter: Irregular First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Refrain First Line: When God is a child there's joy in our song Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. 2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth. [Refrain] 3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Saviour is born. [Refrain] 4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart. [Refrain] Topics: Children and Youth Advent; Church Year Advent; Hope; Joy; Love; New Day; Peace Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: MOON BEAMS
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When God Is a Child

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #132 (1995) First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. 2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth. (Refrain) 3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Savior is born. (Refrain) 4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart. (Refrain) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent; Christian Year: Advent; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ: Birth; Joy; Love: For Others; Peace on Earth Languages: English Tune Title: MOON BEAMS

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