Beautiful Star
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
The wise men of old saw a beautiful star,
Led on by its glory they traveled afar;
O'er mountain and valley 'til wanderings past,
Their gifts at the feet of the Savior they cast.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
The star of the east was the herald of day,
The light everlasting that fades not away;
Its beams rising higher, O hasten and see,
The Light of the world shines for you and for me.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
The star of His Word guards His people today,
To sweet joy in Jesus 'tis leading the way.
Then still let us follow and lovingly bring
Our hearts and our off'rings to Jesus our King.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
To those who in darkness are straying afar,
We'll show the pure rays of the beautiful star.
We'll tell them of Jesus, that at His dear feet,
The saved of all nations shall joyfully meet.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
Led on by its glory they traveled afar;
O'er mountain and valley 'til wanderings past,
Their gifts at the feet of the Savior they cast.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
The star of the east was the herald of day,
The light everlasting that fades not away;
Its beams rising higher, O hasten and see,
The Light of the world shines for you and for me.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
The star of His Word guards His people today,
To sweet joy in Jesus 'tis leading the way.
Then still let us follow and lovingly bring
Our hearts and our off'rings to Jesus our King.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
To those who in darkness are straying afar,
We'll show the pure rays of the beautiful star.
We'll tell them of Jesus, that at His dear feet,
The saved of all nations shall joyfully meet.
Refrain:
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Beautiful beautiful star of the east
Scatter the shadows of sin far away,
Lead us to Jesus, the Star of the day.
Beautiful Star
Religious Music's "Beautiful Star" stands as a testament to the enduring power of hymnody within the English language tradition. As a member of a catalog featuring well-known spirituals and hymns such as "We Shall Overcome" and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," this recording reflects the genre's focus on communal worship and moral reflection. The piece captures the solemn yet uplifting spirit characteristic of religious music, utilizing traditional harmonies to convey themes of divine guidance and hope. Its inclusion alongside classics like "It Is Well With My Soul Hymn" underscores its role in preserving a specific cultural and spiritual heritage through recorded performance.