EPIPHANY.

O may we keep and ponder in our mind GOD's wondrous love in saving lost mankind! Trace we the Babe, Who hath retrieved our loss, From the poor manger to the bitter cross; Tread in His steps, assisted by His grace,

Till man's first heavenly state again takes place.

Then may we hope, the angelic hosts among, To join, redeemed, a glad triumphant throng; He that was born upon this joyful day Around us all His glory shall display; Saved by His love, incessant we shall sing Eternal praise to heaven's Almighty King. Amen.

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Epiphany.

" When they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy."

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 LORD, may we Evermore be led to Thee.

As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger- bed; There to bend the knee before Him Whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the 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 heavenly King.

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