Come from the east, with gifts, ye kings!

With gold, and frankincense, and myrrh;

Where’er the morning spreads her wings,

Let man to God his vows prefer.

2 Come from the west! the bond, the free;

His easy service make your choice;

Ye isles of the Pacific sea,

Like halcyon nests, in God rejoice.

3 Come from the south! through the desert sands

A highway for the Lord prepare;

Let Ethiopia stretch her hands,

And Libya pour her soul in prayer.

4 Come from the north! let Europe raise

In all her languages one song;

Give God the glory, power, and praise,

That to his holy name belong.