Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#329

329. We Three Kings

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
Gladly 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 through the earth and skies. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of Orient are
• Title: We Three Kings
• Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 88 44 6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 60:3
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-11
  ;
  Psalm 68:29
  ;
  Psalm 71:10
  ;
  Psalm 72:10
• Topic: The Liturgical Year: The Epiphany of the Lord

Tune Information

• Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John H. Hopkins, Jr. (alt.)
• Meter: 88 44 6
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Carols,Hymns and Songs, 1863