when wise men came seeking

when wise men came seeking for jesus from far,
with rich gifts to greet him and led by a star,
they found in a stable the savior of men,
a manger his cradle, so poor was he then.

though laid in a manger, he came from a throne,
on earth though a stranger, in heaven he was known.
how lowly, how gracious his coming to earth!
his love my love kindles to joy in his birth.