Advent Hymnals

112. AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD

Church Hymnal 1941,


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 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 heav'nly 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.
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    Title As With Gladness Men of Old
    Key G Major
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    First Line As with gladness men of old
    Author William C. Dix
    Year 1941
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    Tune DIX
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    Chorus
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    Subjects Jesus Christ: His Incarnation and Advent
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