Tune: Epiphany
('Brightest and best of the sons of the morning')
Matthew 2 v.1-12 parts
For Epiphany: January 6.
The first verse is traditionally repeated at the end.
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When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea
In days of King Herod, wise men drew near
From the east to Jerusalem they did come
Seeking the Christ-child, His hearth and His home
They said, Where is He that is born King of Jews?
For we His star in the east have seen, news
Of His birth reached us, we have come to worship
Him, and to share in His blessed fellowship
It announced by prophets that His birth would be
In Bethlehem, in land of Judea, see
He to be Governor, Ruler o'er Israel
Shepherd to His people, come to save all
So they departed, the star before them went
Onward their journey, no slack or relent
Till the star rested, stood over the dwelling
Wherein Mary, Joseph, and Saviour King
They humbly worshipped, and gifts there most precious
Presented unto Him, here, Lord from us
Be pleased to receive our offerings to you
Now do our eyes you sure wondrously view
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Him presented
All that was told them was true, they were led
Seeing the star they rejoiced exceedingly
With great joy gave homage, bended the knee
When Jesus as born in Bethlehem, Judea
In days of King Herod, wise men drew near
From the east to Jerusalem they did come
Seeking the Christ-child, His hearth and His home
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 6th, 2020 03:07
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 11.10.11.10. metre. The Epiphany - 'showing' or 'revealing' of the Jewish King Jesus to Gentiles (the wise men).
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Comments2
Thanks UNCLE STEVE ~ Thnaks for sharing a Great Hymn and a Great Epiphany Passage ! When we were in MEXICO one Christmas ~ all the Villages had a GREAT NATIVITY TABLEAU ! Then after Christmas it was replaced by LOS TRES REYES ~ The Three Kings ! Every House had a crib and the BABY JESUS was placed in on Christmas Eve at Midnight and thats when Christmas Began ! Sometimes Children dont get their preasents till 12th NIGHT ~ Today 6th January 2020 !
The three Magi brought appropriate gifts ~ BECAUSE
GOLD ~ Jesus is King of Kings & Lord of Lords
FRANKINCENSE ~ Jesus is Our High Priest
MYRRH ~ Because JESUS would suffer for Our Sins
WISEMEN still seek HIM !
Blessings to YOU & YOUR Wise Whippet
Love in the SPIRIT Angela & Brian 🧡💜🧡
Thanks B&A.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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