A Few More Verses

by Susan Coolidge

GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, AND MYRRH.

GOLD, frankincense, and myrrh they brought the new-born Christ,—

Those wise men from the East,—and in the ox’s stall

The far-brought precious gifts they heaped, with love unpriced;

And Christ the babe looked on, and wondered not at all.

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh I, too, would offer thee,

O King of faithful hearts, upon thy Christmas Day;

And poor and little worth although the offering be,