Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr. Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #185 (1990) Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Topics: Epiphany Season Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night 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 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 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 gladly raising,
worshiping 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 thro' the earth and skies. (Refrain)
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
We Three Kings of Orient Are