Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning
Reginald Heber

Brightest and best of the stars of the morning
Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid
Star of the east the horizon adorning
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid

Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining
Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall
Angels adore him in slumber reclining
Maker and Monarch and Savior of All 

Shall we not yield Him in costly devotion
Fragrance of Edom and offerings divine
Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean
Myrrh from the forest or gold from the mine

Vainly we offer each ample oblation
Vainly with gifts would His favour secure
Richer by far is the heart's adoration
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor

Brightest and best of the stars of the morning
Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid
Star of the east the horizon adorning
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid