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.
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3. Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, gladly raising,
worshiping God Most High.
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4. Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
breathes a life of gathering gloom;
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
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5. Glorious now behold him arise;
King and God and Sacrifice:
heav’n sings alleluia: alleluia the earth replies.
(Refrain)
