
Author: T. Aubrey de Vere Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #8366 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Refrain First Line: He, he is King, and He alone Lyrics: 1 They leave the land of gems and gold,
The shining portals of the east
For Him, "the woman’s Seed" foretold,
They leave the revel and the feast.
Refrain:
He, he is King, and He alone,
Who lifts that infant hand to bless;
Who makes His mother’s knee His throne,
Yet rules the starry wilderness!
2 To earth their scepters they have cast,
And crowns by kings ancestral worn;
They track the lonely Syrian waste;
They kneel before the Babe new-born. [Refrain]
3 O happy eyes, that saw Him first!
O happy lips that kissed His feet!
Earth slakes at last her ancient thirst:
With Eden’s joy her pulses beat. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: PORT LOUIS
They Leave The Land Of Gems And Gold