The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9428

9428. In The Wintry Heaven

1 In the wintry heaven shines a wondrous star;
In the east the wise men watched it from afar;
Asking, "What this luster, so unearthly bright?"
Answering, "Christ in glory comes to earth tonight."

2 O’er the dusty highway, o’er the desert drear,
From the east, the wise men, watch it shining clear;
Asking, "Shall we follow in this starlight way?"
Answering, "Yes, ’twill lead us to the perfect day."

3 In a lowly manger lies an infant weak;
Is it He whom wise men eome so far to seek?
Asking, "Where the monarch? where Judea’s king?"
Saying, "Gifts and worship to His throne we bring."

4 In our hearts, we children, see this star once more;
Not as wise men saw it, in the days of yore;
Asking, "May we bring Him childhood’s love today?"
Answering, "Come, dear children, Jesus says we may."

Text Information

• First Line: In the wintry heaven shines a wondrous star
• Title: In The Wintry Heaven
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Source: Voices of Praise by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston: Ditson & Company, 1883)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: GOETHE, anonymous; ZOVKO , James C. D. Parker (1828-1916)

Tune Information

• Name: BOHEMIA
• Composer: Arthur Sulliavn
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: 14th Century German Tune
• Copyright: Public Domain