Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #148 (2007) Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: Hymns for a Pilgrim People Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night 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 we 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,
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 rise,
King and God and Sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Light Scripture: Matthew 2:1 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings of Orient Are