This hymn, written for Epiphany (but certainly also usable anytime in the Christmas season), takes the example of the Magi's humble obedience to the star's leading and applies it to God's call on our lives. It's written to the old tune "Tranquility" by James Mountain (most often associated with the hymn "Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting"), with the only alteration being that the refrain repeats the tune of the second half of the hymn. I've included the text below, then an image of the hymn set to musical notation, and finally a music file where you can hear me sing it. (See the bottom of the post for usage permissions.)
In the Light of Our Lord's Coming
When our Lord was
born of Mary
In a stable long
ago,
God displayed it
to the nations
With a bright
star’s glow.
Like the Wise Men
on their journey,
We behold the star
of grace,
And it calls us
out to follow
After all His ways.
In the light of our Lord’s
coming
We will follow where He
leads,
As with joy we seek the glory
Of the Prince of Peace.
Laying down our
old ambitions,
We pursue the
wondrous star
Of Your leading,
for it calls us
Right to where You
are.
Let us find You on
our journey,
In the peace Your
presence gives;
Then shall we in
humble worship
Offer You our
gifts.
In the light of our Lord’s
coming
We will follow where He
leads,
As with joy we seek the glory
Of the Prince of Peace.
Oh, dispel the
fears we cling to
When You bid us
venture forth;
Break our pride,
that we may freely
March out with our
Lord.
Call us out to
every nation
With the Gospel of
Your grace;
Lead us till the
end, when we will
Crown You with our
praise.
In the light of our Lord’s
coming
We will follow where He
leads,
As with joy we seek the glory
Of the Prince of Peace.
(Usage permissions: Any readers/users are permitted to use or perform this hymn for personal or church use, provided that (1) the hymn's authorship is cited; (2) the text is unaltered; and (3) it is not marketed for commercial purposes. To access the rough-draft sheet music, simply click on the image file to enlarge it, then right click and "Save As" to download a copy. Please contact Matthew Burden for any other uses.)