We have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.
Matthew 2:2
Words: Margaret Ford, in Christmas Carols Old and New, by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston, Massachusetts: Parish Choir, 1916).
Music: MacArthur Park Mrs. H. A. Farnsworth (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Ford or Farnsworth (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
The stars are brightly shining,
Above a peaceful plain,
While shepherds watch and listen,
To hear a glad refrain.
Refrain
The angels sing the message,
Good will on earth we bring;
The Prince of Peace we herald now,
Your Savior and your king.
The wise men, too, are watching
The star that shall arise!
In glorious beauty lighting
The midnight darkened skies.
Refrain
Thro’ the whole world the summons
Comes from the sky to earth,
Awake, and give your homage,
Proclaim the Savior’s birth.
Refrain