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God gave a star to guide the wise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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God gave a star to guide the wise by Thurlow Weed — Lyrics
1. God gave a star to guide the wise,
whose hearts were open to its light;
to follow they gave up the day
and went as pilgrims through the night.
2. God gave the wise to praise a child,
who lay, in secret hope, in hay;
the wise ones worshipped openly
then journeyed home another way.
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About God gave a star to guide the wise
The SATB setting of God gave a star to guide the wise opens with a gentle interplay of voices, mirroring the quiet wonder of the Nativity story. The text, an original English poem, traces the journey of the wise men, their adoration of the infant Christ, and their subsequent departure. It then broadens its scope to speak of the enduring power of love, symbolized by a star that guides us through darkness. This hymn-like anthem offers a profound meditation on faith, guidance, and the transformative nature of love, suitable for reflective moments in a sacred service.
