the three wise men

"The Wise Men left their country

To journey morn by morn,

With gold and frankincense and myrrh,

Because the Lord was born:

God sent a star to guide them

And sent a dream to warn.

My life is like their journey,

Their star is like God's book;

I must be like those good Wise Men

With heavenward heart and look:

But shall I give no gifts to God?

What precious gifts they took!

Lord, I will give my love to Thee,

Than gold must costlier,

Sweeter to Thee than frankincense,

More prized than choicest myrrh:

Lord, make me dearer day by day,

Day by day holier;"

~lyrics from A Christmas Carol