Tune: Epiphany
(\'Brightest and best of the sons of the morning\')
Matthew 2 v.1-12 parts
*The first verse is repeated at the end*
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At the time Jesus was born in Bethlehem
In days of Herod the King, behold, then
Wise men, magi, did come from the east unto
Jerusalem, new-born Christ-child to view
They said, Where is He, He born King of the Jews?
We have seen His star in east
It did we follow, it guided to this place
We are come to worship Him, full of grace
Prophets did say, it be in Bethlehem sure
Though small town, shall come from you a Prince pure
He be Governor, the Ruler o\'er Israel
He shall fulfil all the prophecies well
Then they departed, the heavenly King to seek
Lord of all, strong, yet He humble and meek
The star continued to guide and did arrive
O\'er house where little family did thrive
They did Him see, with joy they presented
Gold, frankincense, myrrh to Him they offered
In their worship and devotion, there holy
The world\'s Saviour, the Christ-child He true be
At the time Jesus was born in Bethlehem
In days of Herod the King, behold, then
Wise men, magi, did come from the east unto
Jerusalem, new-born Christ-child to view