Advent Day 26 - Come and Worship

Isaiah 60

1 Arise, shine, for your light has come,

   and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.

2 For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,

   and thick darkness the peoples;

but the LORD will arise upon you,

   and his glory will be seen upon you.

3 And nations shall come to your light,

   and kings to the brightness of your rising. 

Matthew 2

1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."

Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar,
Seek the great Desire of Nations;
Ye have seen his natal star;
Come and worship,

Worship Christ the new-born King. 

(from "Angels from the Realms of Glory")

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope -- the weary soul rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, hear the angel voices!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our Friend!
He knows our need—to our weakness is no stranger.
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!

(from "O Holy Night")