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)