The Children's Hymnbook ‎#80

80. 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 God, may we
Evermore be led to Thee.

2 As with joyful steps they sped
To that lowly cradle-bed,
There to bend the knee before
Him whom Heaven and earth adore,
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek the mercy-seat.

3 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 (1862)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher (1838, alt.)
• Key: a♭ minor