Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 652 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Epiphany; Christian Year Epiphany; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Light of the World Lyrics: 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. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: DIX
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