We three kings of Orient are

Hymn Text: We three kings of Orient are
First Line: We three kings of Orient are
Author: John Henry Hopkins (1867)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night


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WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE (Sing Joyfully 1989 - 220)

We three kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain,
Moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright;
Westward leading,
Still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown him again,
King for ever,
Ceasing never
Over us all to reign.

Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh,
Prayer and praising,
All men raising,
Worship him, God on high.

Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing,
Bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Glorious now behold him arise,
King, and God, and Sacrifice,
Heav'n sings Alleluia:
Alleluia the earth replies.

Amen.