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How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How Lovely Shines the Morning Star by John Knowles Paine — Lyrics
How lovely shines the morning star!
The nations see and hail afar,
The Light in Judah shining.
Thou David's Son of Jacob's race,
My Bridegroom, and my King of grace,
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About How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
John Knowles Paine, a significant figure in American church music, composed this arrangement of How Lovely Shines the Morning Star for SATB choir. Set in English, the text is a devotional hymn expressing ardent longing for Christ, the David's Son, King of Grace and Bridegroom. The lyrics speak of His light shining afar and His victory, concluding with a fervent affirmation of His eternal kingship. Paine's setting, suitable for sacred occasions, captures the spiritual intensity and celebratory tone of the words. The anthem offers a rich harmonic language and melodic flow, ideal for a choir seeking a hymn of profound faith and praise.
