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topic_name = We three kings of orient are |
 
subtopics = [[John Henry Hopkins]] |
 
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==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
 
  
{{YouTube Video|youtube=pHf1p3C8iVw|title=WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE|}}
 
 
==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==
 
* [http://www.hymnswithoutwords.com/hymns/We_three_kings Free MP3 file available for use in worship]
 
{{returnto}} [[Christmas carols]]
 
 
[[Category:Christmas carols]]
 
[[Category:Christian music]]
 
[[Category:Videos]]
 

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