Star Shining

orchidee



Tune: Dix

('As with gladness men of old')

Matthew 2 v.1-6 parts

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Jesus in Bethlehem born

Bringing us salvation's morn

Then came from the East wise men

Unto Jerusalem then

Saying, Where is He that be

Born King of the Jews to see?

 

For we have in the east seen

His star, there it former been

We are come to Him worship

Honour Him in word and lip

People did to them reply

He is not too far, but nigh

 

For the prophets words they 

In Bethl'em of Judah, see

You be not least among towns

But you be of high renowns

For from you a Governor

Shall come and shall be Ruler*

 

Shall rule His people Israel

And too message Gentiles tell

He shall shepherd them and lead

Them to good pasture, them feed

Thus revealed, Epiphany

The Christ-child for all to see

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* 'Ruler' here is sometimes translated as 'Shepherd',

so this leads on to the next verse.

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 5th, 2025 13:02
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.7.7. Epiphany season begins on Jan 6th.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 22
  • Users favorite of this poem: Salvia.S
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  • sorenbarrett

    Good write Orchi and timely too

    • orchidee

      Thanks Gold. The author, William Chatterton Dix (and tune name) wrote it near Epiphany in 1859. While he was unwell he turned to writing the hymn.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Wonderful Orchi! Happy Epiphany Sunday...and soon to be actual Epiphany! Now...if the earth would orbit just a wee closer to the star...we could be out of the blasted winter! 🥶 Daftness aside, really enjoyed the hymn-poem, my friend! 🙏❤️

      • orchidee

        Thanks T. Ohh, Happy Easter to ya. I dunno what day, what year, what century it is sometimes! lol. 😁 But we have only just started winter. Boo hoo! lol.

      • Goldfinch60

        Good one Orchi.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Gold. Did we meet Prudentius in person, the author of 'Earth has many a noble city', you and I, in the 4th century AD? What did he say about my singing? lol.

        • David Wakeling

          A timely tribute to Christ the King.Well done

          • orchidee

            Thanks D.

          • Cassie58

            Very nicely composed Orchi. Have a good Monday.

            • orchidee

              Thanks C.

            • Thomas W Case

              Excellent.

              • orchidee

                Thanks T.

              • Salvia.S

                Very beautiful!

                • orchidee

                  Thanks S.

                • Thad Wilk

                  A wonderful hymn poem,
                  a real delight!! 🙏
                  Thanks for sharing
                  a treat to recite!! 👍
                  Best regards ✌️ Thad

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks T. I shall have to include 'y'all' somewhere in my poems - I could do, it's only takes up one syllable! lol.



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