The east­ern sag­es saw from far

The phrase "The east­ern sag­es saw from far" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“The east­ern sag­es saw from far”· 2 hymns found
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Who gives the realms that ne’er de­cay.
Sought not the king­dom of this earth.

The east­ern sag­es saw from far

And fol­lowed on His guid­ing star;
And fol­lowed on His guid­ing star;

How Vain the Cruel Herod’s Fear

Lyricist: Caelius Sedulius, ca. 450
Composer: Thomas Turton, 1844
Hymn 1

...Who gives the realms that ne’er de­cay.

The East­ern sag­es saw from far

And fol­lowed on His guid­ing star;...

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Who gives the realms that ne’er de­cay.

The East­ern sag­es saw from far

And fol­lowed on His guid­ing star;

How Vain the Cruel Herod’s Fear

When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known

Lyricist: Caelius Sedulius, 5th Century
Composer: Geistliche Lieder, 1543
Hymn 2

...Sought not the king­dom of this earth.

The east­ern sag­es saw from far

And fol­lowed on His guid­ing star;...

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Sought not the king­dom of this earth.

The east­ern sag­es saw from far

And fol­lowed on His guid­ing star;

When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known

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