The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#219

219. As with gladness men of old

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

2 As with joyful steps they sped,
To that lowly manger-bed,
There to bend the knee before
Him whom heaven and earth adore,
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek Thy mercy-seat.

3 As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger 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.

5 In the heavenly country bright,
Need they no created light;
Thou its light, its joy, its crown,
Thou its sun which goes not down;
There forever may we sing
Hallelujahs to our King.

Text Information

• First Line: As with gladness men of old
• Author: W. C. Dix (1861)
• Meter: 7s. 6L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany; Jesus Christ: Our Light

Tune Information

• Name: [As with gladness men of old]
• Arr. fr.: C. Kocher 1786—1872
• Meter: 7s. 6L.
• Key: A♭ Major