Author: George K. Evans; Walter EhretMeter: 12.12 with refrainAppears in 24 hymnalsFirst Line: De tierra lejana venimos a verte (From a distant home the Savior we come seeking)Refrain First Line: O brillante estre (Lovely eastern star)Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12Used With Tune: ISLA DEL ENCANTOText Sources: Puerto Rican carol
Author: Adrienne Tindall, 1935-Meter: 12.12 with refrainAppears in 1 hymnalFirst Line: From a far-off land we've traveled here to greet himRefrain First Line: See the shining star, which heralds earth's new dawning!Topics: Christmas; Comfort; Epiphany; Offering; Peace on Earth; PilgrimageScripture: Matthew 2:1-12Used With Tune: ISLA DEL ENCANTOText Sources: Puerto Rican carol