HOW BRIGHT APPEARS THE MORNING STAR
Johann Sebastian Bach, William Mercer, Philipp Nicolai ~ Public Domain

How bright appears the Morning Star,
With mercy beaming from afar,
The host of Heaven rejoices,
O righteous branch,
O Jesse's rod the Son of man,
And Son of God,
We too will lift our voices,
Jesus Jesus holy holy yet most lowly,
Come draw near us,
Great Immanuel come hear us.

Though circled by the hosts of high,
He deigned to cast a pitying eye upon,
His helpless creation,
The whole creation's head and Lord,
By highest seraphim adored,
Assumed our very nature,
Jesus grant us through your merit,
To inherit your salvation,
Hear O hear our supplication.

Rejoice O heavens and earth,
Reply with praise O sinners,
Fill the sky for this,
His incarnation incarnate God,
Put forth your power,
Ride on ride on great conqueror,
Till all know your salvation,
Amen amen alleluia alleluia
Praise be given, Evermore by earth and Heaven.