Information about the
Hymn
Title of Hymn: Three Kings
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): John Henry Hopkins Jr. (October 28, 1820
to August 14, 1891)
Nationality of Author:
American
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: John Henry Hopkins Jr.
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar"
First Publication Date:
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Three Kings Lyrics
We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.
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O star of wonder, star of light, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light.
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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Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a deity nigh; Prayer and praising, voices raising, Worshipping God on high.
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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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Glorious now behold Him arise; King and God and sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies.
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