A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#111

111. The Star of Bethlehem

Sons of men, behold from far,
Hail the long-expected Star!
Star of truth, that, ’mid the night,
Guides bewildered man aright.

Mild it shines on all beneath,
Piercing through the shades of death,
Scattering error’s wide-spread night,
Kindling darkness into light.

Nations all, remote and near,
Haste to see your Lord appear;
Haste, for him your hearts prepare,
Meet him manifested there!

There behold the dayspring rise,
Pouring light on mortal eyes;
See it chase the shades away,
Shining to the perfect day.

Text Information

• First Line: Sons of men, behold from far
• Title: The Star of Bethlehem
• Author: C. Wesley
• Meter: 7s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866

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