Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #151 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain First Line: We three kings of Orient are Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of light 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 light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
2 Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I 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, voices 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 arise;
King and God and sacrifice:
Alleluia, Alleluia,
sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: God the Son Epiphany; Christian Year-Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings