Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#320

320. As with Gladness Men of Old

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 God, may we
evermore be led to thee.

2 As with joyful steps they sped
to that lowly cradle-bed,
there to bend the knee before
him whom heav'n and earth adore;
so may we with willing feet
ever seek thy mercy seat.

3 As they offered gifts most rare
at that 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 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 thy glory hide.

5 In the heav'nly 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
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 (1860, alt. 1961)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: Adoration; Christ: Birth of; Christ: As the Light; Coming to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher (1838)
• Arranger: William H. Monk (1861)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: G Major or modal