As with Gladness Men of Old
| As with Gladness Men of Old | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
"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, it is found in the Epiphany section of many hymnals and still used by many churches. The music was adapted by William Henry Monk in 1861 from a tune written by Conrad Kocher in 1838. The hymn is based on the visit of the Biblical Magi in the Nativity of Jesus.