The phrase "Sages" resonates through 11 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
Sages
...Long ago by thy holy light
Sages met in praise to bring
Eastern gifts to their newborn king....
Long ago by thy holy light
Sages met in praise to bring
Eastern gifts to their newborn king.
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The eastern sages sought their Lord,
While loving arms His form could fold;...
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The eastern sages sought their Lord,
While loving arms His form could fold;
...Lift their eyes amazed;
Sages from the sunland
At the starlight gazed;...
Lift their eyes amazed;
Sages from the sunland
At the starlight gazed;
...Bow the holy Child before:
Sages who for truth long yearnèd
Heav’ns true Sun at length adore....
Bow the holy Child before:
Sages who for truth long yearnèd
Heav’ns true Sun at length adore.
...If by prophecy I’d share,
Mysteries sages would declare,
All my knowledge won’t compare to love;...
If by prophecy I’d share,
Mysteries sages would declare,
All my knowledge won’t compare to love;
...Now a babe of Bethlehem!
Eastern sages from afar,
Guided by a mystic star,...
Now a babe of Bethlehem!
Eastern sages from afar,
Guided by a mystic star,
...Then, the midnight silence breaking,
Sages from a distant land
Came, their humble homage making,...
Then, the midnight silence breaking,
Sages from a distant land
Came, their humble homage making,
...Yonder shines the infant light:
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;...
Yonder shines the infant light:
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
...As the Christmas star drew nigh.
Sages from the East afar,
When they saw this wondrous star,...
As the Christmas star drew nigh.
Sages from the East afar,
When they saw this wondrous star,
...May know Thee and obey.
The eastern sages gladly bring
Their tribute-gifts to Thee;...
May know Thee and obey.
The eastern sages gladly bring
Their tribute-gifts to Thee;
...We are telling now;
Sages followed far the King to see.
Come, oh come, and in His...
We are telling now;
Sages followed far the King to see.
Come, oh come, and in His
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