91 Christmas
Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light,
and usher in the morning;
O shepherds, greet that glorious sight,
our Lord a crib adorning.
This child, this little helpless boy,
shall be our confidence and joy,
the power of Satan breaking,
our peace eternal making.
Words: Johann Rist (1607-1667); ver. Hymnal 1982 Music: Ermuntre dich, melody Johann Schop (d. 1665?).; harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)