Sunday, January 2, 2011
"Gold, incense, myrrh thou canst not bring; Offer thy heart to the infant King."
1. Three Kings from Persian lands afar
To Jordan follow the pointing star:
And this the quest of the travellers three,
Where the new-born King of the Jews may be.
Full royal gifts they bear for the King;
Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering.
2. The star shines out with a steadfast ray;
The kings to Bethlehem make their way,
And there in worship they bend the knee,
As Mary’s child in her lap they see;
Their royal gifts they show to the King;
Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering.
3. Thou child of man, lo, to Bethlehem
The Kings are travelling, travel with them!
The star of mercy, the star of grace,
Shall lead thy heart to its resting place.
Gold, incense, myrrh thou canst not bring;
Offer thy heart to the infant King.
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This is truly lovely, Mrs. B. Where do you keep finding these songs and hymns of which I have never heard?
ReplyDeleteI found a rendition of this song on a library CD called "A Cello Christmas" by The London Cello Sound. I believe it's the only vocal piece on the album. At the library I've found many beautiful carols which were entirely new to me. I've also come across some good ones just buying CDs from Amazon. They have so many inexpensive recordings of good choirs performing Christmas choral works.
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