O Morning Star How Fair And Bright

"And there shall come forth a Shoot
out of the stock of Jesse, David's father,
and a Branch out of his roots shall
grow and bear fruit.

And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest
upon Him-the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of
knowledge and of the reverential and obedient
fear of the Lord."
Isaiah 11:1-2

Bright Morning Star

(2010)

Photograph of Saint Lucas altar

 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

By Terence McSorley

O Morning Star, how fair and bright,

Thou beamest forth in truth and light!

O Sovereign meek and lowly!

Thou Root of Jesse, David's Son,

My Lord and Master,

Thou hast won My heart

 to serve Thee solely!

Thou art holy, Fair and glorious, all victorious,

Rich in blessing, Rule and might o'er all possessing!

Thou heavenly Brightness! Light divine! 

O deep within my heart now shine,

And make Thee there an altar!

Fill me with joy and strength to be

Thy member, ever joined to Thee

In love that cannot falter;

Toward Thee longing,

Doth possess me; turn and bless me;

Here in sadness Eye and heart

 long for Thy gladness!

Amen.

"O Morning Star How Fair And Bright"

(1597)

Reverend Philipp Nicolai

(1556-1608)

German clergyman and hymn writer