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184. The Bright And Morning Star

1 Behold the bright and Morning Star,
Now shining from the heav'ns afar;
Its radiant beams from worlds so far,
Will guide us safely over there.

Refrain:
O Morning Star, O Beacon Light,
That leadeth me by day and night;
The Son of God The Light, the Way,
That leadeth to eternal day.

2 Our Saviour is that Morning Star,
The hope it gives, may nothing mar;
And may we not be led astray,
But keep within its shining way. [Refrain]

3 Then steadfast may we ever prove,
And ever up and onward move;
Oh, may its light illume our way,
Till we shall reach the gates of day. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Behold the bright and Morning Star
Title: The Bright And Morning Star
Author: T. S. C.
Refrain First Line: O Morning Star, O Beacon Light
Language: English
Publication Date: 1938
Copyright: Copyright, 1928, by Thos. S. Cobb, in "From Cross to Crown No. 2."
Notes: "I am the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning star." Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Behold the bright and Morning Star]
Composer: Thos. S. Cobb
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1928, by Thos. S. Cobb, in "From Cross to Crown No. 2."
Notes: Now Public Domain



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