JESUS CHRIST >> BIRTH
SDAH 137
We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.


Text
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.
3
Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high.
4
Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom:
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stonecold tomb.
5
Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Sounds through the earth and skies.

Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Matt 2:1 (b) Matt 2:11 (c) Matt 2:11 (d) Matt 2:11 (e) Rev 19:1
Author
John H. Hopkins (1820-1891)
Year Published
1857
Hymn Tune
KINGS OF ORIENT
Metrical Number
8.8.8.6.Ref.
Arranged
John H. Hopkins, 1857
Theme
BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

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Notes
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