Star of the East
"Star of the East", originally named "Stern über Bethlehem" is a popular Christmas carol written in the 1800s. The words were written by New York lyricist George Cooper in 1890. The music was arranged by composer Amanda Kennedy in 1883, for a song called "Star of the Sea".
Lyrics
Star of the East, oh Bethlehem's starGuiding us on to heaven afar
Sorrow and grief are lulled by thy light
Thou hope of each mortal in death's lonely night
Fearless and tranquil we look up to thee
Knowing thou beamst through eternity
Help us to follow where thou still dost guide
Pilgrims of earth so wide
Oh star that leads to God above
Whose rays are peace and joy and love
Watch o'er us still 'til life hath ceased
Beam on, bright star, sweet Bethlehem's star
Star of the East, thou hope of the soul
While 'round us here the dark billows roll
Lead us from sin to glory afar
Thou star of the East, thou sweet Bethlehem's star