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We Three Kings lyrics

The Irish Rovers

We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star

Oh-oh
Star of wonder, star of night
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

Oh-oh
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light

Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a deity nigh
Bare and praising, all men raising
Worshiping God most high

Oh-oh
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light

Myrrh is mine, its perfume so sweet
Blessed Child, we kneel at Thy feet
Alleluia, Alleluia
Earth to the heavens repeat

Oh-oh
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light

Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light

Song Details

John Henry Hopkins
John Henry Hopkins Jr.

Writer: John Henry Hopkins Jr. (1857)
Born: October 28, 1820 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Died: August 14, 1891 in Hudson, New York
Buried: Bishop's House, Rock Point, Burlington, Vermont
Profession: Clergyman and hymn writer

Published: 1862

Based on: Matthew 2:1

Brief: The song tells the story of the Biblical Magi, or Wise Men, who traveled to visit the newborn Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 

Genre: Christmas Carol

Featured Artists: The Irish Rovers

Album: Songs of Christmas
Released: 1999
Country: Canada:
Format: CD
Label: Rover Records

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