Author: John Henry Hopkins Hymnal: The Hymnal for Boys and Girls #38 (1936) Meter: Irregular 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 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 for ever,
Ceasing never
Over 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;
Heav'n sings
Alleluia;
Alleluia the earth replies. [Refrain]
Amen.
Topics: Christmas Tune Title: THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings of Orient Are