Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern 311. As with gladness men of old

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Laudes Domini‎#311

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Text:

The Babe of Bethlehem

1 As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold,
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright;
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Evermore be led to thee.

2 As with joyful steps they sped,
Saviour, to thy lowly bed,
There to bend the knee before
Thee whom heaven and earth adore;
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek thy mercy-seat.

3 As they offered gifts most rare
At thy cradle rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin’s alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to thee, our heavenly King.

4 Holy Jesus, every day
Keep us in the narrow way;
And, when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds thy glory hide.

Text Information
First Line:	As with gladness men of old
Title:	The Babe of Bethlehem
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1884
Topic:	Advent of Christ: At Birth; Christ: Advent at Birth; Star of Bethlehem
Notes:	Now Public Domain. Gospel Acclamation Songs