Bright and Morning Star

Verse 1

Ye worlds of light, that roll so near The Saviour's throne of shining bliss, O tell, how mean your glories are, How faint and few, compar'd with his!

Verse 2

We sing the bright and morning Star, Jesus, the spring or light and love: See, how its rays, diffus'd from far, Conduct us to the realms above!

Verse 3

Its cheering beams spread wide abroad, Point out the puzzled Christian's way; Still, as he goes, he finds the road Enlighten'd with a constant day.

Verse 4

Thus when the Eastern magi brought Their royal gifts, a star appears; Directs them to the babe they sought, And guides their steps, and calms their fears.

Verse 5

When shall we reach the heavenly place Where this bright Star will brightest shine? Leave far behind these scenes of night, And view a luster so divine?