As with gladness men of old

1.

As 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

Saviour, to thy lowly bed

There to bend the knee before

Thee, whom heav’n and earth adore;

So may we with willing feet

Ever seek the mercy seat

3.

As they offered gifts most rare

At thy cradle rude and bare

So may we with holy joy

Pure, and free from sin’s alloy

All our costliest treasures bring

Christ, to Thee, our heav’nly king

4.

Holy Jesus, every day

Keep us in the narrow way

And, when earthly things are past

Bring our ransomed souls at last

Where they need no star to guide

Where no clouds thy glory hide

5.

In the heavenly country bright

Need they no created light

Thou its light, its joy, its crown

Thou its sun which goes not down

There for ever may we sing

Hallelujah to our King