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223. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Text: Johann Rist, 1607-1667; st 1 trans. by John Troutbeck
Music: Johann Schop, c. 1590-1664; harm. by J.S. Bach, 1685-1750
Tune: ERMUNTRE DICH, Meter: 87.88.77

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1.	Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, 
	and usher in the morning; 
	O 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.

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