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12. AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD

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.

As with joyful steps they sped
Savior to Thy lowly bed
There to bend the knee before
Thee whom heaven and earth adore;
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek Thy mercy-seat.

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 heavenly King.