Story of the Wise Men

Long ago the glorious Christmas star
Guided wise men from afar,
To the little town of Bethlehem,
To the Savior of all men.

Over hill, across the desert sand,
Slowly t’ward the Holy Land,
With them precious loving gifts they bring,
Asking for the newborn King.

When they saw the Child they all rejoiced,
Worshipped Him with tender voice,
Bowing low, presented gifts of love
To the Christ-child from above.

Author: Unknown

This appears to be a simple children's Christmas carol with no widely recognized author. It is not found in major historic hymnals and lacks the poetic style or meter of known writers such as Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, or Cecil Frances Alexander. Likely a 19th- or early 20th-century anonymous composition for Sunday school or children's use.