Lo The Pilgrim Magi 2 Lyrics

1. Lo! the pilgrim Magi
Leave their Royal Halls,
And, with love devoutest,
Bethlehem's lowly walls
Seek with eager footsteps;
While firm faith which rests,
Built on hope unswerving,
Triumphs in their breasts!

2. O what joys extatic
Thrilled each heart, from far,
When, to guide their footsteps,
Gleamed that Beacon Star,
O'er that home so holy
Pouring down its ray,
In His mother's bosom
Where the Infant lay!

3. There no ivory glistens,
Glows no regal gold,
Nor doth gorgeous purple
Those fair limbs enfold;
But His Court He keepeth
In a stable bare,
His Throne is a manger
Rags His purple are.

4. Costly pomps and pageants
Earthly kings array;
He, a mightier Monarch,
Hath a nobler sway;
Straw though be His pallet,
Mean His garb may be,
Yet with power transcendent
He all hearts can free!

5. At His crib they worship
Prostrate on the floor;
And a God, there present,
In that Babe adore;
Let us to that Infant
We, their offspring true
Hearts, with faith o'erflowing
Give, our tribute due.

6. Holiest Love presenting
As gold, to our King;
To the Man pure bodies;
Myrrh-like, chastely bring,
Unto Him, as Incense,
Vow and prayer address;
So with offerings meetest,
This our God confess!

7. Glory to the Father,
Fount of Light alone;
Who unto the Gentiles
Made His Glory known;
Equal praise and merit
Blessed Son, to Thee;
And to Thee, sweet Spirit,
Evermore shall be!