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Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, And usher in the morning. You shepherds, shudder not with fright, But hear the angel's warning. This Child, now weak in infancy, Our confidence and joy shall be; The power of Satan breaking, Our peace eternal making.
WORDS: Johann Rist, 1641
MUSIC: Trans. John Troutbeck, 1873Johann Schop, 1641 Harm. Johann Sebastian Bach, 1734
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
Theme: Christmas