Ancient and Modern ‎#105

105. We three kings of Orient are

1 We three kings of Orient are,
bearing gifts we traverse afar
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star:

Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of night,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.

2 Born a king on Bethlehem plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
king for ever, ceasing never
over us all to reign: [Refrain]

3 Frankincense to offer have I,
incense owns a deity nigh;
prayer and praising, all men raising,
worship him, God most high: [Refrain]

4 Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
breathes a life of gathering gloom;
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb: [Refrain]

5 Glorious now behold him arise,
king and God and sacrifice.
Heaven sings: 'Alleluia';
'Alleluia,' the earth replies: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of Orient are
• Author: Edward John Hopkins (1818-1901) (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 88 86 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 60:1-6
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: Children and All-Age Worship; Church: Worship; Church Year: Epiphany; Epiphany; Light

Tune Information

• Name: THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: Edward John Hopkins (1818-1901)
• Meter: 88 86 and refrain
• Key: G Major