“For we have seen his star in the east and are coming to worship Him” -Matt. 2:2
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 dew-drops are shining;
Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him in slumber reclining
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all,
3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odours of Edom, an offerings divine,
Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest of gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation;
Vainly with gifts would His favour mf secure;
Richer by far is the heart’s adoration;
Dearer to God are the pray’rs of the poor.
5 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.