When the morning stars together

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1.
When the morning stars together
their creator's glory sang, 
and the angel host all shouted 
till with joy the heavens rang, 
then your wisdom and your greatness 
their exultant music told, 
all the beauty and the splendor 
which your mighty works unfold. 

2.
When in synagogue and temple 
voices raised the psalmists' songs, 
offering the adoration 
which alone to you belongs, 
when the singers and the cymbals
with the trumpet made accord, 
glory filled the house of worship, 
and all knew your presence, Lord. 

3.
Voice and instrument, in union 
through the ages, spoke thy praise. 
Plainsong, tuneful hymns, and anthems 
told your faithful, gracious ways. 
Choir and orchestra and organ 
each a sacred offering brought, 
while, inspired by your own Spirit, 
poet and composer wrought. 

4.
Lord, we bring our gift of music; 
touch our lips and fire our hearts, 
teach our minds and train our senses, 
fit us for this sacred art. 
Then with skill and consecration 
we would serve you, Lord, and give 
all our powers to glorify you, 
and in serving fully live.

Words:  Albert F. Bayly, 1969
                   Text © 1969, Oxford University Press, London
   Tune:  anonymous, Tochter Sion, 1741

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