Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Hymnal: BH2008 #215 (2008) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are:
Bearing gifts we traverse afar –
Field and fountain, moor and mountain –
Following yonder star.
Chorus:
Oh, 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. [Chorus]
3 Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high. [Chorus]
4 Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom –
Sorr'wing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone cold tomb. [Chorus]
5 Glorious now behold Him arise:
King and God and Sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Earth to heaven replies. [Chorus] Topics: Jesus, Birth; Jesus, His Guidance and Care Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings of Orient Are