| 143 | The Hymnal#144 | 145 |
| Text: | Silvery star, precious star |
| Author: | Elbert A. Smith, 1871-1959 |
| Tune: | STARLIGHT AND SONG |
| Composer: | M. Audentia Anderson, 1872-1963 |
1 Silvery star, precious star,
Shining over Bethlehem,
Guiding Wise Men from afar,
In the still night leading them.
Refrain:
Starlight and song
All the night long,
Heralds of morn;
Jesus is born.
2 Beautiful song, wondrous song,
Kneeling shepherds wept to hear,
Chanted by God's holy throng,
Singing peace and joy and cheer. [Refrain]
3 Baby Savior, born at night
In the ages long ago,
Angels sang and stars gave light
For thy humble home below [Refrain]
4 Kingly Savior, throned tonight
In that holy land above,
Crowned with glory, cald in light,
Send thy messengers of love. [Refrain]
5 Lo, we hear the song o'erhead!
Lo, we see the star arise!
Like the Wise Men we are led
In the still night unto Christ. [Refrain]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Silvery star, precious star |
| Author: | Elbert A. Smith, 1871-1959 |
| Refrain First Line: | Starlight and song |
| Publication Date: | 1956 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Christmas; Christ: The King; Christ the Son: Birth of Jesus |
| Copyright: | © 1950, Herald Publishing House |
| Notes: | Now Public Domain; Helaman 5:59, 66; D. and C. 36:10 g, h; |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | STARLIGHT AND SONG |
| Composer: | M. Audentia Anderson, 1872-1963 |
| Meter: | Irregular, with Refrain |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
| Copyright: | © 1950 Herald Publishing House. |
| Notes: | Now Public Domain |