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Text:O Morning Star, how fair and bright
Author:Rev. Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608)
Tune:FRANKFORT
Composer:Rev. Philipp Nicolai
Harmonizer:Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

321. O Morning Star, how fair and bright

1 O Morning Star, how fair and bright
Thou beamest forth in truth and light!
O Sovereign meek and lowly!
Thou Root of Jesse, David's Son,
My Lord and Master, Thou hast won
My heart to serve Thee solely!
Thou art holy,
Fair and glorious, all victorious,
Rich in blessing,
Rule and might o'er all possessing.

2 Thou heavenly Brightness! Light divine!
O deep within my heart now shine,
And make Thee there an altar!
Fill me with joy and strength to be
Thy member, ever joined to Thee
In love that cannot falter;
Toward Thee longing
Doth possess me; turn and bless me;
Here in sadness
Eye and heart long for Thy gladness!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Morning Star, how fair and bright
Author: Rev. Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608)
Meter: 8. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7. 4. 8. 4. 8.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: The Life In Christ: The Inner Life; Advent; Aspiration (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: FRANKFORT
Composer: Rev. Philipp Nicolai (1599)
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Meter: 8. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7. 4. 8. 4. 8.
Key: D Major



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