Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 Appears in 311 hymnals 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 the perfect Light.
2 Born a babe on Bethlehem’s plain,
Gold we 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
Gladly raising,
Worshiping God on high. [Refrain]
4 Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gath'ring gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing,
Bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone cold tomb. [Refrain]
5 Glorious now behold him rise,
King and God and sacrifice:
Heav'n sings,
"Hallelujah!"
"Hallelujah!" earth replies. [Refrain] Topics: Epiphany; Light; Offering Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings of Orient Are