Author: John Hopkins Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #539 (1976) First Line: We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are,Bearing gifts we traverse afarField 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 neverOver us all to reign. [Refrain]3 Frankincense to offer have I,Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, 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!Peals through the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: [We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar]
We Three Kings of Orient Are