Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#148

148. 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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of Orient are
• Title: We Three Kings of Orient Are
• Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1
• Topic: Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Light

Tune Information

• Name: KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891
• Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with Refrain
• Key: e minor