Music and lyrics by Lorin F. Wheelwright
The heavens with light o’erflowing
A story of love will tell.
A new star will shine in glory
When Jesus comes on earth to dwell.[chorus:]
O star bright, the world is pining
For you to turn night into the day.
O star bright in heaven shining,
Come, glow within me on Christmas Day.Be joyful with eyes upturning,
Beholding the time at hand.
The night sign will soon be burning;
He’s coming to our promised land.[chorus]
Our Father with love is sending
The Christ child to conquer strife.
His mercy to all extending,
He’s bringing everlasting life.[chorus]
Sanderson family: vocals
Alan Sanderson: guitar, cello, mandolin, mixing, mastering
Johann: accordion
E-Sandy: bellsNotes
I first learned this song in Spanish, while Christmas caroling in December 2000 with some neighbors who were from Mexico. It is written from the perspective of the ancient Americans who were waiting for the sign of the birth of Christ. When this song was included in the new collection of hymns for church and home I was excited, and decided to make it our recording this year.
The instrumental verse was inspired by a CD I found at the thrift store of Italian mandolin songs. The other new idea in this recording is the bass part played on a cello. I’ve always wanted to try a fretless upright bass, and this is about as close as I’ve ever come.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Alan
P.S. Make sure you also listen to Johann’s version of Little Drummer Boy.
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Sanderson 
MEGA LIT, best Christmas gift ever, thanks for sharing!!! Our love and MERRY CHRISTMAS wishes to the Sanderson Family.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family too!
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