Why, Herod, Unrelenting Foe

Why, Herod, unrelenting foe, Doth the Lord's coming move thee so? He doth no earthly kingdom seek Who brings his kingdom to the meek. 2. Led by the star, the wise men find The Light that lightens all mankind; The threefold presents which they bring Declare him God, and Man, and King.

3. In Jordan's sacred waters stood The meek and heavenly Lamb of God, And he who did no sin, thereby Cleansed us from all iniquity! 4. And now a miracle was done: Six waterpots stood there of stone; Christ spake the word with power divine, The water reddened into wine.

5. All honor unto Christ be paid, Pure offspring of the holy maid, With Father and with Holy Ghost, Till time in endless time be lost.