Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning; you shepherds, shrink not with affright, but hear the angel's warning. This child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. This night of wonder, night of joy, was born the Christ, our brother. He comes, not mighty to destroy, to bid us love each other. How could He quit his kingly state for such a world of greed and hate? What deep humiliation secured the world's salvation! Come, dearest Child, into our hearts, and leave Your crib behind you! Let this be where the new life starts for all who seek and find You. To you be honor, thanks, and praise, for all your gifts this time of grace; come, conquer and deliver this world, and us, forever.
BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS HEAVENLY LIGHT
First Line:
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning;
Songbook: Our Great Redeemer's Praise
Page Number: 206
Song Key: E flat
Language: English
Authors: Johann Rist, vs. 1; vv. 2-3, Fred Pratt Green
Tune Name: ERMUNTRE DICH
Themes: Epiphany
Composer: Johann Schop; harm. J.S. Bach
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