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1 We three Kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain,
Moor and mountain,
Following yonder Star.
Chorus:
O Star of Wonder, Star of Night,
Star with Royal Beauty bright,
Westward leading, Still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
GASPARD
2 Born a king on Bethlehem plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again;
King forever,
Ceasing never
Over us all to reign. [Chorus]
MELCHIOR
3 Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh:
Prayer and praise
All men raising,
Worship Him God on high. [Chorus]
BALTHAZAR
4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;--
Sorrowing, sighing,
Bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Chorus]
5 Glorious now behold Him arise,
King, and God, and Sacrifice;
Heaven sings
Alleluia:
Alleluia the earth replies. [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | We three Kings of Orient are |
| Title: | We three Kings of Orient |
| Refrain First Line: | O Star of Wonder, Star of Night |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1883 |
| Topic: | Christmas |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | [We thee Kings of Orient are] |
| Key: | G Major |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
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