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Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

By:R. Fisher Boyce · Source Recording: Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys (1977)

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Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shining afar through shadows dim
Giving a light for those who long have gone ( have gone)
And guiding the wise men on their way
Unto the place where Jesus lay
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on ( shine on)

Oh beautiful star (beautiful beautiful star) of Bethlehem (of Bethlehem)
Shine upon us until the glory dawns
Give us the light to light the way
Unto the land of perfect day
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on ( shine on)

Oh beautiful star the hope of light
Guiding good pilgrims through the night
Over the mountain 'til the break of dawn ( of dawn)
Into the light of perfect day
It will give out a lovely ray
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on ( shine on)

Oh beautiful star the hope of rest
For the redeemed the good and blessed
Yonder in glory when the crown is won ( is won)
For Jesus is now that star divine
Brighter and brighter he will shine
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on ( shine on)

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By:R. Fisher Boyce · Source Recording:Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys (1977)

Song Details

Songwriter
R. Fisher Boyce
First Release
John Daniel Quartet (1954)
Genres
Gospel Traditional Bluegrass Holidays
Themes
Faith/Praise
Jam Popularity

History

Further reading: Secondhand Songs

Source Recording

Artist
Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
Album
Clinch Mountain Gospel cover Clinch Mountain Gospel (1977)
Key E Time Waltz Tempo 181 BPM Length 3:50
Musicians

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