Where the bright acacia waving
Tells of life forever green,
Lo, yon starry-pointed graving
The emblem of Faith is seen.

CHORUS .

Star that gleamed in heavenly story,
Oh, whisper tender hope in every ray,
Shine with the light of perfect glory,
And lead to eternal day.

Lo, that star that went before them,
Stood above the gentle guest!
Oh, for the mighty faith that bore them
So far in the holy quest!

Guide us up among the mountains,
Where true Adah smiled at death;
Lead us down beside the fountains,
By the scene of Ruth's great faith.

Land of Persia's queen immortal,
Star of matchless wonder, show;
Thence with Martha to the portal,
As a guide to our glad feet go.

Where the rose of Sharon bloometh,
By the martyr's grave afar,
There in mighty glory cometh
So gently the Eastern Star.