Hymn Lyrics

PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation.

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Words: Johann Rist
Music: Ermuntre Dich | Johann Schop; harmony by Johann Sebastian Bach
This chorale was arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach for use in his Christmas Oratorio.

Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light,
And usher in the morning;
Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright,
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.