The Star of Bethlehem

Lo! the eastern sages rise
At a signal in the skies.
Brighter than the brightest gem,
'Tis the star of Bethlehem.
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Balaam's mystic words appear,
Full of light divinely clear,
And the import wrapped in them,
'Tis the star of Bethlehem.
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Rocks and deserts can't impede,
On they press, no aid they need;
Day and night a guide to them,
'Tis the star of Bethlehem.
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Now the holy wise men meet,
At the royal infant's feet;
Offering s rich are made by them,
To the star of Bethlehem.
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Joyful let us quickly rise,
Still the signal's in the skies:
David's rod of Jesse's stem,
'Tis the star of Bethlehem.
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Words and music: W.B. Williams, Redruth, late 19th century.
Music arrangement by Paul McDowell © 2001.

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