Author: Caelius Sedulius Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #101 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal Lyrics: 1 How vain the cruel Herod’s fear,
when told that Christ the King is near!
He takes not earthly realms away,
who gives the realms that ne’er decay.
2 The eastern sages saw from far
and followed on his guiding star;
by light their way to Light they trod,
and by their gifts confessed their God.
3 Within the Jordan’s sacred flood
the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood;
that he who knew no sin that day
his people's sin might wash away.
4 And O what miracle divine,
when water reddened into wine!
He spake the word, and forth it flowed
in streams that nature ne’er bestowed.
5 All glory, Jesu, be to Thee
for this thy glad Epiphany;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Ghost for evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18 Languages: English Tune Title: ELY (MANCHESTER)
How vain the cruel Herod's fear