The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#63

63. O Thou, Who by a Star Didst Guide

1 O Thou, who by a star didst guide
The wise men on their way,
Until it came and stood beside
The place where Jesus lay:
Although by stars Thou dost not lead
Thy servants now below,
Thy Holy Spirit, when they need,
Will show them how to go.

2 As yet we know Thee but in part,
But still we trust Thy Word,
That blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see the Lord.
O Saviour, give us then Thy grace
To make us pure in heart,
That we may see Thee face to face,
Hereafter as Thou art.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, who by a star didst guide
• Title: O Thou, Who by a Star Didst Guide
• Author: John Mason Neale (1842)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 5:8
  ;
  Acts 2:1-13
  ;
  1 Corinthians 13:12
• Topic: Church Year: Epiphany; Epiphany; Holy Spirit; Purity Of Heart

Tune Information

• Name: BETHLEHEM (NEW)
• Composer: Gottfried Wilhelm Fink (1842)
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Or: St. Leonard, No. 219.