Creator of the Stars of Night

This page includes a lyric video, a brief history, and other resources for the Advent hymn “Creator of the Stars of Night.” Enjoy!

Enjoy this You Tube video with lyrics of “Creator of the Stars of Night”:

History of “Creator of the Stars of Night”:

This beautiful Advent hymn dates back to as early as the 6th century. It was translated from Latin to English by John Mason Neale in the Hymnal Noted, 1852.

After graduating from seminary at Cambridge, Neale went on to serve as a pastor. He was known to be a gifted scholar and a master translator who had an “exquisite ear for music” (John Julian, A Dictionary of Hymnology). Neale translated dozens of medieval songs and introduced them to the English speaking world — “Good Christian Men, Rejoice ” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” were both translated by Neale.

For a more detailed biography about John Mason Neale and the history of his other popular translations — “Good Christian Men, Rejoice ” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” — you can purchase our Christmas Songs eBook (only $2.99; use code “celebrate20” for 20% off). The history of 20 Christmas songs, along with sheet music, is included.

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