As with Gladness Men of Old
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"As with Gladness Men of Old" is an Epiphany hymn, written by William Chatterton Dix on 6 January 1859 (Epiphany) while he was ill in bed. Though considered by many as a Christmas carol,[1] it is found in the Epiphany section of many hymnals and still used by many churches.[2] The music was adapted by William Henry Monk in 1861 from a tune written by Conrad Kocher [de] in 1838.[1] The hymn is based on the visit of the Biblical magi in the Nativity of Jesus.[3]
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Genre | Hymn |
Written | 1859 |
Text | William Chatterton Dix |
Based on | Matthew 2:1-12 |
Meter | 7.7.7.7.7.7 |
Melody | "Dix" by Conrad Kocher [de] |
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