Oh Beautiful Star
Guiding Light of Hope: Oh Beautiful Star Interpretation
Lyrics
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem
Reference to the star of Bethlehem as beautiful and significant.
Shining far through shadows dimmed
Describing the star shining brightly despite obscured surroundings.
Giving the light for those who long have gone
The star providing light for those who have passed away.
Guiding the wise men on their way
The star guiding wise men on their journey.
Unto the place where Jesus lay
Directing them to the place where Jesus was born.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Repetition of admiration for the star's beauty and its shine.
Oh beautiful star the hope of light
Continuation of describing the star as a source of hope and light.
Guiding the pilgrims through the night
Guiding pilgrims through the night, overcoming obstacles.
Over the mountains 'till the break of dawn
Mentioning a journey over mountains until the break of dawn.
Into the land of perfect day
Entering a land of perfect day, symbolizing a heavenly place.
It will give out a lovely ray
The star radiating a lovely ray, possibly representing divine love.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Reiteration of the star's beauty and its role as a guide.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem
Reaffirmation of the star's beauty and its shining presence.
Shine upon us until the glory dawns
Asking the star to shine until the glory dawns, anticipating divine light.
Give us a lamp to light the way
Request for the star to provide a lamp to light the way.
Unto the land of perfect day
Desire to reach a land of perfect day, a place of spiritual fulfillment.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Repetition of the plea for the star to shine on.
Oh beautiful star the hope, the grace
Describing the star as a symbol of hope and grace.
For the redeem the good and the blessed
Acknowledging the redeemable, good, and blessed under the star's influence.
Yonder in glory when the crown is one
Anticipating a glorious moment when a crown is won, possibly referencing spiritual victory.
Jesus is now the star divine
Identification of Jesus as the divine star.
Brighter and brighter he will shine
Belief in Jesus shining ever brighter.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Repetition of admiration for the star's beauty and its shine.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem
Reaffirmation of the star's beauty and its shining presence.
Shine upon us until the glory dawns
Asking the star to shine until the glory dawns.
Give us a lamp to light the way
Request for the star to provide a lamp to light the way.
Unto the land of perfect day
Desire to reach a land of perfect day, a place of spiritual fulfillment.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Repetition of the plea for the star to shine on.
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem
Final acknowledgment and plea for the continued radiance of the beautiful star of Bethlehem.
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