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Three Kings Lyrics and Music

The lovely words and lyrics of the illustrious hymn begin with "We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar" as the first line of the hymn. Both the lyrics and the music of the "Three Kings" hymn were written by its American author and composer, John Henry Hopkins Jr.. The writer and composer, John Henry Hopkins Jr., was born on October 28, 1820 and died on August 14, 1891. John Henry Hopkins Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States and became famous as a composer and musician. We have placed "Three Kings" in the category of Christian Songs. Enjoy the lovely lyrics of this popular Christian song and undefined church hymn.

Three Kings Hymn
Title: Three Kings *** Name of Writer and Composer: John Henry Hopkins Jr. *** Hymns Category: Christian Songs

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: 1857

Three Kings 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 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. Refrain Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a deity nigh; Prayer and praising, voices raising, Worshipping 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; Alleluia, Alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies. Refrain