Leaving home and family, three wise men spent two years following a star, searching for a young King.
Matthew 2:10-11 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
[11] And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
These wise men received back far more than they gave away.
That is always the way with God. Nobody can ever out give Him.
Many try, but those who do find Him to be over abundant in His supply.
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
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Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, — Shining afar through shadows dim, — Giving the light to those who long have gone. — Guiding the Wise Men on their way — Unto the place where Jesus lay. — Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on.
CHORUS:
Oh Beautiful Star (Beautiful, Beautiful Star) — Of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem), — Shine upon us until the glory dawns. — Give us the light to light the way — Unto the land of perfect day, — Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on.
Beautiful Star the hope of light, — Guiding the pilgrims through the night — Over the mountains 'til the break of dawn. — Into the light of perfect day, — It will give out a lovely ray. — Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on.
Beautiful Star the hope of rest — For the redeemed, the good and the blessed — Yonder in glory when the crown is won. — Jesus is now that star divine; — Brighter and brighter He will shine. — Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on.
R. Fisher Boyce 1938
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