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Break forth, o beauteous heav'nly light

from Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

English Translation

Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light,
and usher in the morning;
Ye 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.

This piece was performed by the SFBC in Psallite! A Candlelight Christmas on December 4, 2004.