49a. O Thou, Who by a Star Didst Guide

1 O Thou, who by a star didst guide
The wise men on their way,
Until it came and stood beside
The place where Jesus lay;
Although by stars Thou dost not lead
Thy servants now below,
Thy Holy Spirit, when they need,
Will show them how to go.

2 As yet we know Thee but in part;
But still we trust Thy Word,
That blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see the Lord.
O Saviour, give us, then, Thy grace
To make us pure in heart;
That we may see Thee face to face
Hereafter, as Thou art.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Thou, who by a star didst guide
Title: O Thou, Who by a Star Didst Guide
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (1842)
Meter: C. M. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Epiphany
Notes: First Tune
Tune Information
Name: ST. LEONARD
Composer: Henry Hiles, Mus. Doc., 1826-1904 (1867)
Meter: C. M. D.



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