The Morning Star

Carter, Andrew (b. 1939)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Organ

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Advent → General Advent Season

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — X436 (2000)
ISBN 0-19-343244-7

Text Information:
Reference: Andrew Carter

Lyrics:

Our hearts and minds come now prepare,
The call of Advent fills the air;
Behold the light that shines afar,
Awake! and greet the Morning Star.

Come seek the Lord upon the way,
The prophet cries “Prepare the day.”
Behold, the light that shines afar,
Awake! and greet the Morning Star.

O come amongst us, mighty Lord,
And grant us grace to do your word;
And in your mercy, Lord, we pray
Be gentle on our Judgement Day.

So fire me, Lord, to take my part,
Your daystar rising in my heart.
Arise! Awake! and come from afar,
Your Lord draws near: The Morning Star.

Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Feb 5, 2022