Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#123

123. 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 glorious 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 Thy 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 heavenly 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 (1837-1898)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher (1786-1872) (1838)
• Arranger: Melvin West, (1930-2019) (1984)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Incipit: 17121 44367 16555
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Arrangement copyright © 1984 by Melvin West.
• Notes: Harmony setting, No. 565