Tune: Dix
('As with gladness men of old')
For Epiphany: Jan 6
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Season of Epiphany
Revealing of Christ-child, see
To wise men who saw His star
They travelled from country far
To worship and to adore
He who is Lord, King e'ermore
In that young child they did see
By faith all that He would be
Worthy of their richest fare
They presented to Him there
Gold and myrrh and frankincense
God's Son's presence they did sense
They warned of God in a dream
That all was not as did seem
They were warned of the false plan
Of King Herod, evil man
He would feign to worship too
Desire Chrsit the King to view
What can we offer today
To you, Lord? Show us we pray
Rich or poor, to give what we
Give willing, not grudgingly
Nor necessity only
Giving burden-free may be
As they shared their love and praise
So, Lord, unto you we raise
Our worship, and freedom find
Serving you, merciful, kind
Worthy of all we can bring
You who give us each good thing
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 6th, 2021 03:05
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.7.7. metre. The 'Epiphany', or 'revealing' or 'showing' of Christ to the Gentiles, i.e. non-Jews.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments5
Who's this "we?"
Could be anyone. Not only the Royal 'we'!
'Tain't me!
Yep, could be anyone, and WE three Kings/Wise men. That'll be you, me, and who else?!
Told ya 'tain't me.... gorrit?
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
If I could penetrate into your head and heart, I would see what else is hidden there, that which is not revealed unto poetry, I would enjoy more of the praise you give silently unto Christ.
Well put down Orchie
Thanks Amon.
Well composed Orchi.
Thanks Jerry.
Good write Orchi
Thanks Fay.
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