Author: Richard Slater Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 4 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 First Line: When wise men came seeking for Jesus from far Lyrics: 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 Savior 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. Used With Tune: NORMANDY CAROL Text Sources: All the World, December 1892
When Wise Men Came Seeking