The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4139

4139. The Magi Came from Lands Afar

1. The Magi came from lands afar,
Led by the guidance of a star,
They journeyed on to Bethlehem,
To seek the Savior, born for them.

2. And there in humble cottage-home,
Unto the heavenly Child they come;
And low before Him bend the knee
In love and deep humility.

3. Nor do they come with empty hands—
They bring the treasure of their lands;
Their costliest gifts they offer thence
Of gold and myrrh and frankincense.

4. They sought the Light, in darkness drear,
And lo, the morn broke full and clear;
The very Light of Light they see,
Though hidden in obscurity.

5. Jesus, our guiding Star, be nigh
Throughout our life, and when we die,
To lead us safely in the way
Which ends at last in perfect day!

Text Information

• First Line: The Magi came from lands afar
• Title: The Magi Came from Lands Afar
• Author: F. Cozens (1894)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Carols for Use in Church, Complete Edition, by Richard R. Chope (London: William Clowes & Sons, 1894), number 115
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MAGI
• Composer: Herbert Stephen Irons
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 53211 23435 32127
• Key: A Major
• Source: Magi, Herbert S. Irons, 1894.
• Copyright: Public Domain