WHAT STAR IS THIS
1ST VESPERS HYMN FOR EPIPHANY, PARIS BREVIARY,1736
Quae Stella Sole Pulchrior, Tr. Charles Coffin / Comp. or adapt: Mr. Praetorius, d.1621
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What star is this with beams so bright, More lovely than the sun's own light? 'Tis sent to announce the newborn King; Glad tidings of our God to bring. |
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'Tis now fulfill'd as God decreed: "From Jacob shall a star proceed," And lo! the Eastern sages stand To read in heav'n the Lord's command. |
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As from this star glow outward rays, An inward light the Lord conveys, And urges them with force benign To seek the giver of the sign. |
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