This is a Flemish Epiphany song from the 15th or 16th century. For us, it elicits pictures of the Magi and their long, long journey taken in hope of finding the Christ Child.
| Laatst waren er drie Koningen wijs Zij reisden alover het sneeuwwit ijs Al over’t land G’heel triomphant, Om Jesus te zoeken; Dien weerdigen pand. Zij kwamen met ketels en trommelen aan, Zij kwamen met ketels en trommelen aan.De engel die sprak sing Joseph toe: “Vlucht naar Egypten met Jesus zoet,” Herodes die kwam Met een groot gespan; De ezel die vluchtte, Maria die zuchtte, Sint Joseph die troostte z’in hare droefheidl. Herodes ontbood kleen ende groot, |
Late, three wise Kings afar off did go. A journeying thro the keen frost and deep snow. All through the land, Joyfully came, For Jesus they sought then, enthrall’d by His fame. The drums sound their march as they quickly drew near, The drums sound their march as they quickly drew near.Thus to Saint Joseph an angel did say, “To Egypt now speed thee, nor fear to obey. Herod comes nigh, Vengence to reap.” Fast journey’d the ass while Mary did weep. St. Joseph did comfort the Maid in her tears, St. Joseph did comfort the Maid in her tears. Came the dread word that little ones all |
Church Calendar: Christmas, Epiphany
Hymn tune: DE DRIE KONINGEN
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