Christ in Song ‎#267

267. So May We

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, 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.

Text Information

• First Line: As with gladness men of old
• Title: So May We
• Author: Wm. C. Dix
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Consecration; Special Occasions: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Arranger: Wm. H. Monk
• Meter: 7s, 6L
• Key: A Major