One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#292

292. As with Gladness Men of Old

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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 Your splendor see.

2 As with joyful steps they sped
To that lowly manger-bed,
There to bend the knee before
Him, whom heav'n and earth adore;
So may we with hurried pace
Run to seek Your throne of grace.

3 As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger crude and bare;
So may we this holy day,
Drawn to You without delay,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to You, our heav'nly King.

4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry 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 Your glory hide.

5 In the heav'nly city bright
None shall need created light;
You, its light, its joy, its crown,
You, its sun which goes not down;
There forever may we sing
Alleluias to our King.

Text Information

• First Line: As with gladness men of old
• Title: As with Gladness Men of Old
• Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Epiphany; Christian Year: Epiphany; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ: Light of the World

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872 (arr.)
• Arranger: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: f♯ minor