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Brightest and best
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Brightest and best by Charles Whitney Coombs — Lyrics
The Christian Observer, 1811
1. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid!
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid!
2. Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining,
Low its his bed with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore him in slumber reclining,
Maker, and Monarch, and Savior of all!
3. Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion,
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About Brightest and best
This familiar Christmas carol, Brightest and Best, is perfect for seasonal services. The SATB arrangement by Charles Whitney Coombs sets a cherished text that describes the adoration of the Magi, presenting them as wise men bringing gifts. The lyrics poetically express the Nativity scene and ponder the true nature of devotion, concluding that sincere adoration is more valuable than earthly riches. The music is well-suited to a congregational setting or as a reflective piece within a larger Christmas cantata or concert program.
