Christian Worship ‎#374

374. The Star Proclaims the King Is Here

1 The star proclaims the King is here;
but, Herod, why this senseless fear?
For he who came from heaven's throne
does not desire an earthly crown.

2 The eastern Magi saw from far
and followed on his guiding star,
and, led by light, to Light they pressed
and by their gifts their God confessed.

3 Within the Jordan River stood
the pure and holy Lamb of God;
the father's voice, the Spirit-dove,
confirmed the Savior from above.

4 At Cana, miracle divine,
when water reddened into wine,
the faithful saw his glory shown
and put their trust in him alone.

5 All glory unto Jesus be
and praise for his epiphany,
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: The star proclaims the King is here
• Title: The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
• Author: Coelius Sedulius, 5th cent. (abr.)
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 3:13-17
  ;
  John 2:1-11
• Topic: Epiphany
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1535, ed. Joseph Klug; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain