We three kings of orient are

We three kings of orient are
RELATED TOPICS	John Henry Hopkins
SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS
CONTENTS

Facts

"We three kings of orient are" is a well known Christmas carol usually sung at Epiphany.

• Tune: Kings of Orient
• Meter: 86 86 and Refrain
• Composer: John Henry Hopkins (1820 - 1891)
• Lyricist: John Henry Hopkins (1820 - 1891)
• Music and Lyrics Copyright Public Domain

Lyrics

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 might,

Star with royal beauty bright,

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide us to the perfect light.

Born a babe on Bethlehem's plain;

Gold we bring to crown Him again;

King forever, ceasing never,

Over us all to reign.

Refrain

Frankincense to offer have I;

Incense owns a Deity nigh;

Prayer and praising, all men raising,

Worship Him, God on High.

Refrain

Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume

Breathes a life of gathering gloom;

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,

Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Refrain

Glorious now behold Him arise,

King and God and sacrifice,

Heaven sings, "Hallelujah!"

Hallelujah!" Earth replies.

External Links

• Free MP3 file available for use in worship

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