Tune: Dix
(\'As with gladness men of old\')
Matthew 2 v.9-15
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Wise men from the east did come
To the young child Jesus\' home
Following the star to where
They knew joys beyond compare
Then in scene most wonderful
Presented gifts to Him all
Theirs was gold, frankincense, myrrh
In His presence pure they were
Desire to worship Him, King
They their homage did Him bring
Lord, who all to us do give
Help us serve you as we live
They were truly wise, for they
Did as God in dream did say
They to Herod not returned
But God\'s will it was discerned
Little family did flee
To Egypt, not danger see
Mary, Joseph, and young child
Jesus, saved from troubles wild
For God to Joseph in dream
Said of Herod, he would deem
To destroy the young child, so
Into Egypt they did go