Rejoice in the Lord ‎#225

225. 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, voices 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!
Peals 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 H. Hopkins (1857, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 88.8.6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 2:12
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Epiphany and Youth

Tune Information

• Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John H. Hopkins (1857, alt.)
• Meter: 88.8.6 with refrain
• Key: e minor
• Key: G Major