Author: John H. Hopkins Jr., 1820-1891 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #173 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain First Line: We three kings of Orient are Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of light Lyrics: 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,
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Refrain]
5 Glorious now behold him arise,
King and God and sacrifice:
hallelujah, hallelujah,
sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: Children and Youth Epiphany; Christmas; Church Year Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
We three kings