(Photograph by Gordon Richardson, reprinted with permission.)
The words to “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light” were written by Johann Risthann Rist in 1641 and translated from German to English by John Troutbeck about 1885. The music is by Johann Schop in 1641 with harmony by Johann S. Bach in 1734.
“And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” Isaiah 60:3
“Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light,
And usher in the morning;
O shepherds, shrink not with afright,
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.”
Versions by Mission St. Clare, Cyber Hymnal, and Oremus Hymnal
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December 30, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Karen Hopper
Your posts are amazing, and I enjoy the melodies racing through my mind throughout the day. It has been great reliving special moments through special old songs. Thank you for sharing them. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year.
December 30, 2007 at 1:12 pm
helenl
Thank you, Karen. Happy New Year to you, also.