The Star Proclaims the King is Here

from Klug's Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1533; Sedulius, Coelius (5th Century); Neale, John Mason (1818-1866)

5 Verses Christian Hymn Spiritual Song

Verse 1

The star proclaims the King is here; But, Herod, why this senseless fear? He takes no realms of earth away Who gives the realms of heav'nly day.

Verse 2

The wiser Magi see from far And follow on His guiding star; And led by light, to light they press And by their gifts their God confess.

Verse 3

Within the Jordan's crystal flood In meekness stands the Lamb of God And, sinless, sanctifies the wave, Mankind from sin to cleanse and save.

Verse 4

At Cana first His pow'r is shown; His might the blushing waters own And, changing as He speaks the word, Flow wine, obedient to their Lord.

Verse 5

All glory, Jesus, be to Thee For this Thy glad epiphany; Whom with the Father we adore And Holy Ghost forevermore.