127. 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 glorious Lord, may we
Evermore be led by Thee!

2 As with joyful steps they sped
Savior, to Thy lowly 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 Thy 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, every 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 heavenly 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!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: As with gladness men of old
Title: As with Gladness Men of Old
Author: William C. Dix (1860)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture:
Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany
Tune Information
Name: DIX
Composer: Konrad Kocher (1838)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
Key: A Major



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