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 God 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 heaven and earth adore so may we with willing feet ever seek thy 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 heavenly 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 city bright none shall need created light Thou its light its joy its crown Thou its sun which goes not down There for ever may we sing alleluias to our king.