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How bright appears the Morning Star
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How bright appears the Morning Star by Philipp Nicolai — Lyrics
Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Voll Gnad und Wahrheit von dem Herrn,
Die süße Wurzel Jesse!
Du Sohn Davids aus Jakobs Stamm,
Mein König und mein Bräutigam,
Hast mir mein Herz besessen,
Lieblich, freundlich,
Schön und herrlich, groß und ehrlich,
Reich von Gaben,
Hoch und sehr prächtig erhaben!
Ei meine Perl’, du werte Kron,
Wahr’ Gottes und Mariens Sohn,
Ein hochgeborner König!
Mein Herz heißt dich ein Himmelsblum;
Dein süßes Evangelium
Ist lauter Milch und Honig.
Ei mein Blümlein,
Hosianna! Himmlisch Manna,
Das wir essen,
Deiner kann ich nicht vergessen!
Geuß sehr tief in das Herz hinein,
Du leuchtend Kleinod, edler Stein,
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About How bright appears the Morning Star
Philipp Nicolai's beloved chorale setting How bright appears the Morning Star offers a profound meditation on Christ. The text, translated from German, paints a vivid picture of Jesus as the 'sweet root of Jesse', the heir to David's throne, and a 'king and bridegroom' who has captured the singer's heart. It describes him as beautiful, glorious, and noble, showering gifts and possessing great majesty. The second verse expands this praise, calling Christ a 'heavenly flower', a 'precious jewel', and 'noble stone' whose love sets the heart aflame. The SATB setting allows for rich harmonies to convey the deep devotion and radiant adoration expressed in the lyrics. This hymn is a powerful declaration of faith, suitable for services focusing on the nature and beauty of Christ.
