How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Verse 1

How bright appears the Morning Star, with mercy beaming from afar; the host of heav'n rejoices; O Righteous Branch, O Jesse’s Rod! Thou Son of Man and Son of God! We, too, will lift our voices: Jesus, Jesus! Holy, holy, yet most lowly, draw Thou near us; great Emmanuel, come and hear us.

Verse 2

Though circled by the hosts on high, He deigned to cast a pitying eye upon His helpless creature; the whole creation’s Head and Lord, by highest seraphim adored, assumed our very nature; Jesus, grant us, thro' Your merit, to inherit Your salvation; hear, O hear our supplication.

Verse 3

Rejoice, O heav'ns, and earth, reply; with praise, O sinners, fill the sky for this, His incarnation. Incarnate God, put forth Your pow'r; ride on, ride on, great Conqueror, till all know Your salvation. Amen, amen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise be given evermore by earth and heaven.