Introduction
Words & Music: Leis E. Jones, 1898 (🔊 pdf nwc). Appeared in the Gospel Herald in Song, by William S. Nickle, George F. Meyer & Owen F. Pugh (Chicago, Illinois: Meyer & Brother, 1899), number 197.
here is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.
Matthew 2:2
Words & Music: Leis E. Jones, 1898 (🔊 pdf nwc). Appeared in the Gospel Herald in Song, by William S. Nickle, George F. Meyer & Owen F. Pugh (Chicago, Illinois: Meyer & Brother, 1899), number 197.
Beautiful star of olden time,
Blessèd your mission in the earth,
Shedding your rays afar and wide,
Telling of the Messiah’s birth.
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Beautiful star of Bethlehem,
Shining o’er the plains by night;
Leading the way from lands afar,
Unto Christ, the blessèd light.
Beautiful star of olden time,
Carry the news of peace, good will,
Promises written in the word,
Jesus is coming to fulfill.
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Beautiful star of olden time,
O may your light beam out again,
Unto the utmost parts of earth,
Speaking the love of Christ to men.
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