Hymns for Today ‎#71

71. Seeking a King Who Was Born in a Manger

1 Seeking a King who was born in a manger,
Wise men of old by a star-gleam were led;
Ruler of all, yet He came as a stranger,
Only a litter of straw for His bed.

Refrain:
Seeking a King who His glory was hiding,
Seeking a King in a manger afar;
Seeking a King, lo, the heavens are guiding,
Led are their feet by a Wonderful star.

2 Onward they journey, though footsore and weary,
Seeking the King in that manger afar;
Days may be long and the nights may be dreary,
Onward they go by the light of the Star. [Refrain]

3 Led by the gleam of the Star of the Ages,
Lo, they are brought to that far manger shrine;
Star of the Christ-child which guided the sages,
Guide ever on to the King all-divine. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Seeking a King who was born in a manger
• Title: Seeking a King Who Was Born in a Manger
• Author: Geo. O. Webster
• Refrain First Line: Seeking a King who His glory was hiding
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Seeking a King who was born in a manger]
• Composer: J. H. Fillmore
• Incipit: 32343 21766 51712
• Notes: Public Domain.