It was translated by English Anglican priest and scholar John Chandler (1806-1876).
With meter 8.8.8.8, tunes it has been set to include:
- PUER NOBIS NASCITUR by German composer and organist Michael Praetorius (1571–1621) - the most commonly used tune
- ST VENANTIUS from Antiphonale 1681 Paris
- SYDNEY
Downloads
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What Star Is This (Puer Nobis) arranged for organ, David Lasky
Examples
Solo singer, unaccompanied
Small choir with piano
Choir with organ, words on-screen
Singer with piano and organ
Instrumental - piano, tune ST VENANTIUS
Instrumental - piano, tune SYDNEY, words on-screen
Instrumental - electronic organ with bells
Lyrics
What star is this, with beams so bright,more lovely than the noonday light?
’Tis sent to announce a newborn king,
glad tidings of our God to bring.
’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed,
“From Jacob shall a star proceed;"
and lo! the eastern sages stand
to read in heaven the Lord’s command.
While outward signs the star displays,
an inward light the Lord conveys
and urges them, with tender might,
to seek the giver of the light.
O Jesus, while the star of grace
impels us on to seek your face,
let not our slothful hearts refuse
the guidance of your light to use.
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