All Believer Hymn Book

Hymn 500 AS WITH GLADNESS Lyrics

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 heaven and earth Adore:
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek the merey-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 country bright
Need they no created light;
Thou its light, its joy, its crown
Thou its sun which goes not
Down, there forever may we sing
Hallelujahs to our King.