The Celebration Hymnal ‎#290

290. 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 heav'n and earth adore;
So, may we with willing feet
Ever seek the 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 heav'nly 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: William C. Dix
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: The Life of Christ: The Coming of the Wisemen

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: G Major