Voices of Praise ‎#363

363. We three Kings of Orient

1 We three Kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain,
Moor and mountain,
Following yonder Star.

Chorus:
O Star of Wonder, Star of Night,
Star with Royal Beauty bright,
Westward leading, Still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

GASPARD
2 Born a king on Bethlehem plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again;
King forever,
Ceasing never
Over us all to reign. [Chorus]

MELCHIOR
3 Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh:
Prayer and praise
All men raising,
Worship Him God on high. [Chorus]

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

5 Glorious now behold Him arise,
King, and God, and Sacrifice;
Heaven sings
Alleluia:
Alleluia the earth replies. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We three Kings of Orient are
• Title: We three Kings of Orient
• Refrain First Line: O Star of Wonder, Star of Night
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [We thee Kings of Orient are]
• Key: G Major