b"\n_START_ARTICLE_\nMen as with Gladness, Men of Old\n_START_SECTION_\nLiriko\n_START_PARAGRAPH_\nAs with gladness men of old_NEWLINE_Did the guiding star behold._NEWLINE_As with joy they hailed its light,_NEWLINE_Leading onward, beaming bright._NEWLINE_So most gracious God may we_NEWLINE_Evermore be led by Thee._NEWLINE_As with joyful steps they sped_NEWLINE_To that lowly manger bed,_NEWLINE_There to bend the knee before_NEWLINE_Him whom hea'n and earth adore;_NEWLINE_So may we with willing feet_NEWLINE_Ever seek Thy mercy seat._NEWLINE_As they offered gifts most rare_NEWLINE_At that manger rude and bare,_NEWLINE_So may we with holy joy,_NEWLINE_Pure and free from sin's alloy,_NEWLINE_All our costliest treasures bring_NEWLINE_Christ to Thee, our heav'nly King._NEWLINE_Holy Jesus ev'ry day_NEWLINE_Keep us in the narrow way_NEWLINE_And when early things are past,_NEWLINE_Bring our ransomed souls at last_NEWLINE_Where they need no star to guide,_NEWLINE_Where no clouds Thy glory hide."