The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9617

9617. Lo, In The East Appears A Star

1 Lo, in the east appears a star,
In eastern skies unseen before;
And ancient sages from afar
Hasten the mystery to explore.

2 These ancient sages, led from far,
Began their doubtful, anxious way;
Nor rested till the wandering star
Stood o’er the place where Jesus lay.

3 They came, they saw, and they adored;
Each costly treasure they unfold,
And offer to their infant Lord,
Their myrrh, their frankincense and gold.

4 That star to us its light imparts:
May we its guiding rays pursue,
And with the homage of our hearts
To Jesus come, and worship too.

5 May we through life its guidance trace,
And mark its path o’er earthly things,
Until it leads us to the place,
Where Jesus reigns the King of kings.

6 Light of the world, O Savior, rise;
Nor cease to shed Thy cheering ray,
Till o’er the lands beneath the skies
Thy glory shines in perfect day.

Text Information

• First Line: Lo, in the east appears a star
• Title: Lo, In The East Appears A Star
• Author: Thomas Cotterill
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for Public and Private Use, Adapted to the Festivals of the church of England,/cite> 8th ed., 1819
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: LUTON by George Burder, 1774

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer (attributed to): John Hatton (1793)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain