African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#218

218. We Three Kings of Orient Are

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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of orient are
• Title: We Three Kings of Orient Are
• Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr. 1820-1891
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 88 44 6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11
• Topic: Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891
• Meter: 88 44 6 with refrain
• Key: G Major