Epiphany – The visit of the Magi

But when these three arrive they bring us with them,
Gentiles, like us, their wisdom might be ours;
A steady step that finds an inner rhythm,
A pilgrim's eye that sees beyond the stars.

They did not know His name but still they sought Him;
They came from otherwhere but still they found;
In temples they found those who sold and bought Him,
But in the filthy stable, hallowed ground.

Their courage gives our questing hearts a voice.
To seek, to find, to worship, to rejoice.

(c) Rev Gareth Hill

Let us pray:

Ever-loving God, you revealed the incarnation of your Son by the brilliant shining of a star. Shine the light of Your love in our hearts and into our lives as we seek to love others. Help us to be friendly and approachable, that we may draw others to you through the concern and support we offer to them. May we bring hope to all who are troubled with the hope we possess through our belief and trust in our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen