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547. 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 the 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,
Worshiping 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 of Orient Are
Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
Meter: 88 44 6
Language: English
Publication Date: 2016
Scripture:
Topic: Epiphany of the Lord
Tune Information
Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
Composer: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891
Meter: 88 44 6
Key: e minor or modal



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