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When wise men came seeking For Jesus from far

When wise men came seeking For Jesus from far

Author: Richard Slater
Tune: NORMANDY (51112)
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 When wise men came seeking for Jesus from far,
With rich gifts to greet him and led by a star,
They found in a stable the Saviour of men,
A manger his cradle, so poor was he then.

2 Though laid in a manger, he came from a throne,
On earth though a stranger, in Heaven he was known.
How lowly, how gracious his coming to earth!
His love my love kindles to joy in his birth.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #92

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Author: Richard Slater

Library of Congress name authority Sources: found: The musical Salvationist, 2011: t.p. (Richard Slater; 1854-1939) p. 32, etc. (b. June 7, 1854 in Clerkenwell; worked in the Salvation Army's Musical Dept. from 1883 until his retirement in 1913; was the principal Salvationist composer, arranger and musical editor of the period; awarded the Order of the Founder, the highest honour bestowed to Salvationists, in 1923; d. Dec. 7, 1939) Go to person page >

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First Line: When wise men came seeking For Jesus from far
Author: Richard Slater
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #7345
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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #92

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