As with Gladness Men of Old

Words and music by William Dix & Conrad Kocher · 1860

Key of G · 88 BPM · 4/4 · Christmas,Adoration · Matthew 2:10

Verse 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.

Verse 2

As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger 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.

Verse 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 heav'nly King.

Verse 4

Holy Jesus, ev'ry 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.

Verse 5

In the heav'nly 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!

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