The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#97

97. 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 light,
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 rise,
King and God and Sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Peals thru the earth and skies. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of Orient are
• Title: We Three Kings of Orient Are
• Author: John H. Hopkins
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John H. Hopkins
• Key: e minor