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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 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 heavn 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 sins 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.