Scripture Verse

I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Revelation 22:16

Introduction

portrait
Lucia B. Cook (1884–1941)

Words: Lu­cia B. Cook, 1921.

Music: In­di­an­apo­lis Will­iam J. Kirk­pat­rick, 1921 (🔊 pdf nwc).

portrait
William J. Kirkpatrick
(1838–1921)

Lyrics

In ev­ery cloud of pain and loss
There is a sil­ver lin­ing;
Beyond the sha­dow of the cross
The Morn­ing Star is shin­ing.

Refrain

Upon my way from day to day,
With hope my path adorn­ing,
I see afar the Morn­ing Star,
The match­less Star of Morn­ing.

We need the tri­als we must bear
Like gold that needs re­fin­ing;
But, oh, there is no sor­row where
The Morn­ing Star is shin­ing!

Refrain

Temptations greet us day by day,
To sin our hearts in­clin­ing;
But still and bright up­on our way
The Morn­ing Star is shin­ing.

Refrain

In yon­der ci­ty, glad and free,
I’ll cease my sad re­pin­ing;
How sweet to hope it is for me
The Morn­ing Star is shin­ing!

Refrain