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'Til the Morning Star Shall Rise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Nichola Hawkins
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'Til the Morning Star Shall Rise by Nichola Hawkins — Lyrics
Lord, our Father, in this night,
Make known to us, we pray,
That you sent down your own true light,
To Earth, to guide our way:
'Til the morning star shall rise,
'Til the morning star shall rise,
'Til the morning star shall rise
And day will break anew.
On that night in Bethlehem,
A stable dark and bare,
But one bright star shone overhead
To lead the trav'llers there:
'Til the morning star shall rise…
Turned away from every door,
'Til one, with mercy bless'd,
Could offer up a bed of straw
To let the weary rest:
'Til the morning star shall rise...
Shepherds watched their flocks of sheep
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About 'Til the Morning Star Shall Rise
Nichola Hawkins sets a reflective English text in this SATB anthem for Christmas. The lyrics meditate on the arrival of Christ, likening his birth to the dawning of a new day heralded by the morning star. The music reflects the journey and anticipation described in the text, from the darkness of the stable to the angels' song announcing the Saviour's birth. The piece builds towards the hope of the new day, conveyed through the recurring refrain, 'Til the morning star shall rise, and day will break anew. This is a devotional carol, suitable for a Christmas service or concert setting.
