Beautiful Star of Bethlehem!
Mattie Pearson Smith • English
Primary Scripture: Matthew 2:10
Verse 1
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine; There the child Jesus slumbereth sweet, And we would bow at His holy feet.
Chorus
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine; Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine.
Verse 2
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine, Shedding thy beauteous rays divine; Light the dark places held in sin’s thrall, Bringing thy peace and good-will to all.
Chorus
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine; Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine.
Verse 3
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Into the hearts that faint and pine; Show the child Jesus, humble, but king, Born to compassion and comfort bring.
Chorus
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine; Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine.
Verse 4
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over this earthly home of mine, How the child Jesus dwelling with me, Keepeth me pure and from sinning free.
Chorus
Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine; Beautiful star of Bethlehem, shine Over the hills of Palestine.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- matthew 2:10