When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known

Verse 1

When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne; but he who offers heavenly birth sought not the kingdom of this earth.

Verse 2

The eastern sages saw from far and followed on his guiding star; by light their way to Light they trod, and by their gifts confessed their God.

Verse 3

Within the Jordan’s sacred flood the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood, that he, to whom no sin was known, might cleanse his people from their own.

Verse 4

And O what a miracle divine, when water reddened into wine! He spake the word, and forth it flowed in streams that nature ne’er bestowed.

Verse 5

All glory, Jesus, be to thee for this thy glad Epiphany: whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost forevermore.