Star of the East, the night were drear
      But for the tender grace
    That with thy glory comes to cheer
      Earth’s loneliest, darkest place;
    For by that charity we see
    Where there is hope for all and me.

    Star of the East! show us the way
      In wisdom undefiled
    To seek that manger out and lay
      Our gifts before the child—­
    To bring our hearts and offer them
    Unto our King in Bethlehem!