124. 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’s plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, 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 on 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;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Sounds thro' the earth and skies. [Refrain]

AMEN

Text Information
First Line: We three kings of Orient are
Title: We Three Kings of Orient Are
Author: John H Hopkins, 1820-1891
Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
Meter: 8 8 8 6 with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Epiphany
Tune Information
Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
Composer: John H Hopkins, 1820-1891
Meter: 8 8 8 6 with Refrain
Key: e minor or modal



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