As With Gladness Men of Old

Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872 Dix

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As with gladness, men of old As they offered gifts most rare

Did the guiding star behold At that manger rude and bare;
As with joy they hailed its light So may we with holy joy,
Leading onward, beaming bright Pure and free from sin’s alloy,
So, most glorious Lord, may we All our costliest treasures bring,
Evermore be led to Thee. Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King.

As with joyful steps they sped Holy Jesus, every day

To that lowly manger bed Keep us in the narrow way;
There to bend the knee before And, when earthly things are past,
Him Whom Heaven and earth adore; Bring our ransomed souls at last
So may we with willing feet Where they need no star to guide,
Ever seek Thy mercy seat. Where no clouds Thy glory hide.

William C. Dix

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