As With Gladness Men Of Old Lyrics - Children

As with gladness men of old 

Did the guiding star behold 

As with joy they hailed its light 

Leading onward, beaming bright 

So most gracious God may we 

Evermore be led by Thee 

As with joyful steps they sped 

To that lowly manger bed 

There to bend the knee before 

Him whom heav'n and earth adore 

So may we with willing feet 

Ever seek Thy mercy seat 

As they offered gifts most rare 

At that manger rude and bare 

So may we with holy joy 

Pure and free from sin's alloy 

All our costliest treasures bring 

Christ to Thee, our heav'nly King 

Holy Jesus ev'ry day 

Keep us in the narrow way 

And when earthly things are past 

Bring our ransomed souls at last 

Where they need no star to guide 

Where no clouds Thy glory hide