228. 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 gracious Lord, may we
evermore be led to thee.

2 As with joyful steps they sped
to that lowly manger bed,
there to bend the knee before
him whom heaven and earth adore;
so may we with willing feet
ever seek thy mercy seat.

3 As they offered gifts most rare
at that manger 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 heavenly 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.

Text Information
First Line: As with gladness men of old
Title: As with Gladness Men of Old
Author: W. Chatterton Dix (1860)
Meter: 77.77.77
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Jesus Christ: Epiphany and Youth
Tune Information
Name: DIX
Composer: Conrad Kocher (1838; adapt. 1861)
Meter: 77.77.77
Key: A♭ Major
Source: Conrad Kocher chorale



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