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When the Morning Stars Together
1. When the morning stars together
Their Creator's glory sang,
And the angel host all shouted
Till with joy the heavens rang,
Then Your wisdom and Your greatness
Their exultant music told,
All the beauty and the splendor
Which Your mighty works unfold.
2. When in synagogue and temple
Voices raised the psalmists' songs,
Offering the adoration
Which alone to You belongs,
When the singers and the cymbals
With the trumpet made accord,
Glory filled the house of worship,
And all knew Your presence, Lord.
3. Voice and instrument in union
Through the ages spoke Your praise,
Plain-song, tuneful hymns, and anthems
Told Your faithful, gracious ways.
Choir and orchestra and organ
Each a sacred offering brought,
While, inspired by Your own Spirit,
Poet and composer wrought.
4. Lord, we bring our gift of music;
Touch our lips and fire our hearts,
Teach our minds and train our senses,
Fit us for these sacred arts.
Then with skill and consecration
We would serve You, Lord, and give
All our powers to glorify You,
And in serving fully live.
WORDS: Albert F. Bayly, 1969;
MUSIC: alt.As in Tochter Sion, Cologne, 1741
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 Job 38:7
Theme: Morning and Opening Hymns