Verse 1

WISE men seeking Jesus, Travelled from afar, Guided on their journey By a beauteous star.

Verse 2

But if we desire Him, He is close at hand; For our native country Is our Holy Land.

Verse 3

Prayerful souls may find Him By our quiet lakes, Meet Him on our hillsides When the morning breaks.

Verse 4

In our fertile cornfields While the sheaves are bound, In our busy markets Jesus may be found.

Verse 5

Fishermen talk with Him By the great North Sea, As the first disciples Did in Galilee.

Verse 6

Every peaceful village In our land might be Made by Jesu’s presence Like sweet Bethany.

Verse 7

He is more than near us, If we love Him well; For He seeketh ever In our hearts to dwell.

Background: Wise Men Seeking Jesus Travelled From Afar