Where Shall I Find the Holy Child

1 Where shall I find the Holy Child

Born of the Virgin blest,

Who comes to earth in mercy mild

To bring us heaven's rest?

2 Where may I see the infant King,

Whose long-awaited birth

Bids heaven's host all join to sing

"Praise God for peace on earth!"

3 The night reveals no beaming star

To guide my doubting feet:
No anxious Magi from afar

In search of Him I meet!

4 Through princes' palaces I look,

But cannot find Him there:

Proud scholars cite the sacred Book

But do not for Him care.

5 Yet may I find Him in the place

To which the Scriptures lead;

And from His fulness, grace on grace

Receive, in all my need.

6 I trace the path which once He trod

From manger to the Tree,

Where by His merits and His Blood

He bought redemption free.

7 Beyond the Tomb whence He arose

I seek the Throne of grace

Where He shall bring the saints He chose

And see them face to face.

8 O glorious Dayspring from on high,

O Sun of righteousness,

Shine in my heart, to draw me nigh

With Thy salvation bless!

9 According to His promised Word,

When days on earth shall cease,

I shall, still trusting Christ the Lord,

To heaven depart in peace!

-- JPB 19 December 2006 C.M.