HOW BRIGHTLY BEAMS THE MORNING STAR

Words and Music by PHILIPP NICOLAI
Translated by WILLIAM MERCER
Harmonized by J.S. BACH

2. Through thee alone can we be blest;
Then deep be on our hearts imprest
The love that thou hast borne us;
So make us ready to fulfil
With burning zeal thy holy will,
Though men may vex or scorn us;
Saviour, let us never lose thee,
For we choose thee,
Thirst to know thee,
All we are and have we owe thee!

3. O praise to him who came to save,
Who conquer’d death and burst the grave;
Each day new praise resoundeth
To him the Lamb who once was slain,
The friend whom none shall trust in vain,
Whose grace for ay aboundeth;
Whose grace for ay aboundeth;
Of his glory,
Till his praises
Flood with light earth’s darkest places!