Epiphany Excellings

orchidee



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

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 10th, 2021 03:27
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 11.10.11.10. metre. In the clip, a different first verse is included, by another hymn-poet!
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • Goldfinch60

    Good one Orchi.

    • orchidee

      Thanks Gold.

    • Jerry Reynolds

      Good read over Sunday morning coffee.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Jerry.

      • Robert Southwick Richmond

        I can sing this, to the shape-note tune STAR IN THE EAST (Southern Harmony, Christian Harmony 2010, Episcopal hymnal; not in Sacred Harp), but I can find three other tunes to which the text is sometimes set, two of them in Hymns Ancient & Modern Revised. All of them count it 11.10.11.10. Which tune are you singing it to?

        • orchidee

          Thanks Robert. The tune itself is called 'Epiphany'.

          • Robert Southwick Richmond

            That tune, EPIPHANY, is in Hymns Ancient & Modern Revised, but I think it isn't well known in the US. It has the same rhythm as STAR IN THE EAST. In E flat major, a little beyond my sight-reading skills.



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