1 dr, f, s, d, : "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel." Pressing on they come, 2 There their Lord and Saviour Meek and lowly lay, Wondrous light that led them Ever now to lighten 3 Thou who in a manger Who in lands afar Ne'er have seen the brightness AS "When they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." S with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright,So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped 3 As they offered gifts most rare Pure and free from sin's alloy, 4 Holy Jesus, every day 5 In the heavenly country bright SPRINGFIELD (II IO II IO). KEY E. FIRST TUNE. Rev. Peter Maurice, D.D. "We have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him." 1 BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning! Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid! Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! 2 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining, Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion, "And Jesus....was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days He did eat nothing." 1 FORTY days and forty nights Thou wast fasting in the wild; 2 Sunbeams scorching all the day; 3 Shall not we Thy sorrow share, 4 And if Satan, vexing sore, Flesh or spirit should assail, 5 So shall we have peace divine; Holier gladness ours shall be; Such as ministered to Thee, |