With wondering awe

With wondering awe the wise men saw
   The star in heaven springing,
And with delight, in peaceful night,
   They heard the angels singing:

      Hosanna, hosanna!
      hosanna to his name!

By light of star they traveled far
   To seek the lowly manger,
A humble bed wherein was laid
   The wondrous little Stranger.

      Hosanna, hosanna!
      hosanna to his name!

And still is found, the world around,
   The old and hallowed story,
And still is sung in every tongue
   The angels' song of glory:

      Hosanna, hosanna!
      hosanna to his name!

The heavenly star its rays afar
   On every land is throwing,
And shall not cease till holy peace
   In all the earth is growing.

      Hosanna, hosanna!
      hosanna to his name!