Introduction
1839–1915
Words: Eden R. Latta, in Joy and Gladness, edited by James H. Fillmore, Sr. (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1880), page 16.
Music: Snettisham J. A. Smith (🔊 pdf nwc).
Heinrich Hofmann
1824–1911
When they were come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11
Words: Eden R. Latta, in Joy and Gladness, edited by James H. Fillmore, Sr. (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1880), page 16.
Music: Snettisham J. A. Smith (🔊 pdf nwc).
From the east the magi came,
The Redeemer to behold,
And they worshipped Him, and gave
Gifts of incense and of gold.
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As the magi there did bow,
I would fain have been with them;
But I will adore Thee now,
Blessèd Babe of Bethlehem.
Yes, by faith, I see the star,
Moving westward to the skies,
And I follow, till I see
Where the blessèd Infant lies.
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Better gift than gold or myrrh,
I to Him may now impart;
Dear Redeemer, take, I pray,
Take the incense of my heart.
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