Bethlehem's Bright Star
Daniel Otis Teasley (1903) • English
Primary Scripture: Matthew 2:9
Verse 1
The Magi of the East, All coming from afar, Were guided by the friendly light Of Bethlehem’s bright star.
Chorus
O Star, bright, beautiful Star, Shine on us from the blue, And guide our little pilgrim feet Our risen Lord to view.
Verse 2
The Magi of the East Enjoyed the happy lot Of following that brilliant guide Which marked the sacred spot.
Chorus
O Star, bright, beautiful Star, Shine on us from the blue, And guide our little pilgrim feet Our risen Lord to view.
Verse 3
May we, the favored few, Be guided from above, That we may follow on to know The bliss of perfect love.
Chorus
O Star, bright, beautiful Star, Shine on us from the blue, And guide our little pilgrim feet Our risen Lord to view.
Verse 4
The Magi of the East Extolled the Infant King; But we “behold the Lamb of God”— To Him our carols sing.
Chorus
O Star, bright, beautiful Star, Shine on us from the blue, And guide our little pilgrim feet Our risen Lord to view.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- matthew 2:9