Christmas-Songs.Org: Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
And usher in the morning
O shepherds, shrink not with afright
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.
All blessing, thanks and praise to thee
Lord Jesus Christ, be given
Thou hast our brother deigned to be
Our foes in sunder riven.
O grant us through our day of grace
With constant praise to seek Thy face
Grant us ere long in glory
With praises to adore thee.
About this song Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light
"Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light" is based on the German carol, "Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist" by Johann Rist. It was translated to English by John Troutbeck. The music for this Christmas carol was composed by Johann Bach.
Other Christmas carols translated from German are:
Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming
O Tannenbaum
Silent Night, Holy Night