Odors of Edom, and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?
3 Vainly we offer each costly oblation;
Vainly with gifts would his favor secure:
Richer by far is the heart’s adoration;
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
4 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid!
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,