by Felix Mendelssohn

There shall a star come out of Jacob,
and a scepter shall rise out of Israel.

There shall a star come out of Jacob;
with might destroying princes and cities!

There shall a star come out of Jacob.

As bright the star of morning gleams,
so Jesus sheddeth glorious beams
of light and consolation.
Thy Word O Lord, radiance darting,
truth imparting, gives salvation;
Thine be praise and adoration!

Choral Arts Society of Washington