The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#66

66. 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, we are raising,
Worshipping 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;
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Sounds through the earth and skies. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of Orient are
• Title: We Three Kings of Orient Are
• Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr. (1857; alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 8.8.44.6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11

Tune Information

• Name: THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John Henry Hopkins Jr. (1857; alt.)
• Composer (intro.): Robert Stigall (1988)
• Meter: 8.8.44.6 with refrain
• Key: e minor
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Introduction © 1990 Robert Stigall. All rights reserved. Used by permission.