Lyrics: Johann Rist. 1607-1667, public domain;
trans: John Troutbeck; additional lyrics & music: Copyright 2009 Tyler Somers (BMI), Jennifer Somers (BMI), One Eyed Cat Music (BMI)
break forth, o beauteous heavenly light,
and usher in the morning;
ye shepherds, shrink not with affright,
but hear the angel's warning.
this Child, now weak in infancy,
our confidence and joy shall be,
the power of satan breaking,
our peace eternal making.
break forth, o light shine down
restore, these barren grounds
behold our Savior now
break forth o beauteous light
break forth, o beauteous heavenly light,
to herald our salvation;
He stoops to earth---the God of might,
our hope and expectation.
He comes in human flesh to dwell,
Our God with us, Immanuel,
the night of darkness ending,
our fallen race befriending.
break forth, o light shine down
restore, these barren grounds
behold our Savior now
break forth o beauteous light
shine Your light down
shine Your light
break forth, o light shine down
restore, these barren grounds
behold our Savior now
break forth o beauteous light
