ELHB Hymn 285
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
St. Joseph the Hymnographer
Hymn Text
285. Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
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1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
Filled with celestial resplendence and light,
These that, where night never followeth day,
Raise the "Thrice holy, Lord!" ever and aye!
Filled with celestial resplendence and light,
These that, where night never followeth day,
Raise the "Thrice holy, Lord!" ever and aye!
2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own,
Lord God of Sabaoth! nearest Thy throne.
These are Thy messengers; these dost Thou send,
Help of the helpless ones, man to defend.
Lord God of Sabaoth! nearest Thy throne.
These are Thy messengers; these dost Thou send,
Help of the helpless ones, man to defend.
3 When by Thy word earth was first poised in space,
When the far planets first sped on their race,
When was completed the six days' employ,
Then "all the sons of God shouted for joy."
When the far planets first sped on their race,
When was completed the six days' employ,
Then "all the sons of God shouted for joy."
Source noted on Hymnary: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #285