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How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Words: Philipp Nicolai, 1599; adapt. William Mercer, 1859
Music: Philipp Nicolai, 1599; adapt. and harm. J. S. Bach, 1731
Key: D major
Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8
Keywords: Incarnation, Christmas, Christ, angels, supplication, praise
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