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 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 cradle 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.
5. In the heav’nly country bright
need they no created light;
thou its light, its joy, its crown,
thou its sun which goes not down;
there forever may we sing
alleluias to our King.
AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD
First Line:
As with gladness men of old did the guiding star behold;
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 320
Song Key: G
Language: English
Authors: William C. Dix, 1860
Tune Name: DIX
Themes: Christ's birth
Composer: Conrad Kocher, 1838
Arranger: William H. Monk, 1861
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