DIX Six 78. As Arr. fr. Conrad Kocher, 1838 As with glad-ness men of old Did the guiding star be - hold, with joy they hailed its light, Lead - ing on - ward, beam - ing bright, 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 dewdrops are shining; Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion, 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favor secure; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! Reginald Heber, 1811 |