Tune: Dix
('As with gladness men of old')
Matthew 2 v.1-6
Epiphany - Jan 6.
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Now when Jesus, He was born
In Beth'lem on Christmas morn
In days of Herod the King
Wise men made their way, did wing
From east to Jerusalem
To view scene serene, solemn
They said, Where is he that is
Born King of Jews? True is this
For we have seen His star in
The east, and we did begin
Our journey from there, and we
Come to worship Him, so be
When Herod these things had heard
He was troubled by their word
As was Jerusalem all
Wondered meaning of this call
That the wise men had known, they
Made their announcement that day
Herod gathered chief priests, scribes
Demanded that they describe
Where Christ should be born, they said
In Beth'lem there be His stead
As Micah, prophet of old
Declaration had foretold
He said, Bethlehem in land
Of Judah, by God's good hand
You are not the least among
Judah's princes, praise be sung
For from you a Governor
Shall come, my people's Ruler
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 6th, 2023 03:19
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.7.7. format. The story/text continues in another poem - to follow,
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments5
Epiphany was our childhood playground where we lived! It was a time of post Nativity presents and promise!
Thanks CB. For years I said 'E-pip-a-nee'. It's 'E-piff-a-nee'.
So many times from childhood I have heard this story but you have told it well in verse and it brings the feeling of the season.
Thanks SB. The wise men haven't unpacked their treasures yet - poem to follow!
can't wait for the sequel ......... 🙂
Thanks N. They might have some gold for you. Prefer it to frankincense or myrrh?
The story is ageless and beautiful. No matter how we commercialize and Santa-fy, it is the true reason for the season. Amen dear friend.
Thanks Bella. Nooo - "I said 'sanctify' not 'Santa-fy!" So I said to one, who thought there was a job vacancy for Father Christmas! I made all that up! lol.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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