mennonite family singing, star of the east

mennonites singing at dinner table.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• mennonite
• singing
• star
• of
• the
• east
• plain
• family
• christmas

[trixtwin19]

I have just found this video. I have never heard it sung before, but I remember my mother playing it as a piano piece over 70 years ago, and it brought back many memories. Is it published as a hymn, and if so where could I get a copy of the music and words?

[Life0now]

@trixtwin19 Star of the East, oh Bethlehem star, Guiding us on to heaven afar Sorrow and grief and lull'd by the light Thou hope of each mortal, in death's lonely night Fearless and tranquil, we look up to Thee Knowing thou be m'st through eternity Help us to follow where Thou still dost guide Pilgrims of earth so wise 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

[Life0now]

@trixtwin19 Star of the East, oh Bethlehem star, Guiding us on to heaven afar Sorrow and grief and lull'd by the light Thou hope of each mortal, in death's lonely night Fearless and tranquil, we look up to Thee Knowing thou be m'st through eternity Help us to follow where Thou still dost guide Pilgrims of earth so wise 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 star

[holinesspentecostal]

Praise God! There's nothing like gathering the family together to sing praises unto the Lord! He is so worthy! Bless his holy name! Beautiful Singing!

[keeperathome1970]

I know you guys meant really well by posting this, but you should at least seem joyful while singing...Most of you look totally bored.

But it sounded nice.

:)

[TheSchenectady]

They are not bored; they are very calm, serene people - no show business here folks.

[SheikhTaqiyyameister]

I'm sorry, but I liked that. In English!!

[Davidw5748]

@jdsings4U Know what? I think I was thinking of the Holdeman Mennonites...sorry!

[jdsings4U]

@Davidw5748 It's the Old Order Amish who frown on photography. They see it as a sign of vanity. Mennonites are different from the Amish who shun electricity, automobiles, radios and TV. Even more conservative and traditional Mennonites are adhering to technology such as computers, video cameras and electronic media. Hope that helps! (From a life time Mennonite)

[Davidw5748]

Since photography is prohibited among most Mennonites, I'm a little confused by their acceptance of a video camera...

[matrxmax]

harmonious!

[dmyoungwch1]

The clicking of the cameras were annoying, but the singing was beautiful.