Tune: Dix
(\'As with gladness men of old\')
Matthew 2 v.7-12
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When Herod met with wise men
He did send them, and said then
To Bethlehem, go and see
Where the young child Jesus be
Search diligently, and when
You find Him, bring me word then
So that I may visit too
Offer Him worship, Him view
When they had heard the king, they
Left, to then seek Him that day
And, lo, the star which they saw
In the east still led them sure
Until it came to the place
Where the child was, even pace
Did it guide the wise men there
Then they in great joy did share
As they saw the star shining
To Christ-child\'s house did gifts bring
In the house they saw young child
Jesus, Saviour, loving, mild
With Nary His mother, then
They fell down as humble men
And worshipped Him, treasures gave
To Him who would mankind save
Gifts of gold and frankincense
And myrrh they gave to Him thence
God in a dream did them warn
Not tell Herod of new-born
But to go another way
Back to own country that day