Timeless Truths ‎#1010

1010. 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, voices raising,
Worshiping God on high. [Refrain]

4 Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorr'wing, 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: J. H. H. Jr. (1857)
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of light
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.8.7.8.7
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-2
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Three_Kings_of_Orient_Are)

Tune Information

• Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John H. Hopkins, Jr. (1857)
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.8.7.8.7
• Key: G Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Three_Kings_of_Orient_Are)