112 CHRISTMAS SONG 6. 6. 6. 6. 12. 12. (Second Tune) KARL P. HARRINGTON Andante con moto Copyright, 1905, by Eaton & Mains Ay! the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, 3 In the light of that star Lie the ages impearled; Has swept over the world. Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful sing 4 We rejoice in the light, And we echo the song That comes down through the night From the heavenly throng. Ay! we shout to the lovely evangel they bring, And we greet in his cradle our Saviour and King! Copyright, 1879, 1881, by Charles Scribner's Sons JOSIAH G. HOLLAND PETER C. LUTKIN a song in the air! There's a star in the sky! There's a J. P. HARDING 114 MORNING STAR 115. 105. 1. Bright - est and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our dorn ing, Guide where our in fant Redeem - er is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining; Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation; Vainly with gifts would his favor secure; 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. REGINALD HEBER A - MEN. 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find Good will henceforth from heaven to men, To human view displayed, Begin and never cease!" TATE and BRADY From FELIX MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY 2 Israel's strength and consolation, 3 Born thy people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit, |