The Church Hymnal ‎#669

669. 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.

GASPARD.
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]

MELCHIOR
3 Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh:
Prayer and praising
All men raising,
Worship Him God on high. [Refrain]

BALTHAZAR.
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: J. H. Hopkins Jr.
• Refrain First Line: O Star of Wonder, Star of Night
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life: Carols
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [We three Kings of Orient are]
• Composer: J. H. Hopkins, Jr.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.