inquiring, "Where is the newly born king of the Jews? For we have seen his Star in the east, and have come here to do him homage."

Thereupon Herod sent privately for the Magi and ascertained from them the exact time of the star's appearing.

After hearing what the king said, they went to Bethlehem, while, strange to say, the star they had seen in the east led them on until it came and stood over the place where the babe was.

When they saw the star, the sight filled them with intense joy.

nor let him who is outside the city stay to pick up his outer garment.