We Three Kings

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

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. 

O star of wonder, star of light, 
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; 
Prayer and praising, voices raising, 
Worshipping God on high. 

O star of wonder, star of light, 
Star with royal beauty bright, 
Westward leading, still proceeding, 
Guide us to thy perfect light.

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume 
Breathes a life of gathering gloom; 
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, 
Sealed in the stone cold tomb. 

O star of wonder, star of light, 
Star with royal beauty bright, 
Westward leading, still proceeding, 
Guide us to thy perfect light.

Glorious now behold Him arise; 
King and God and sacrifice; 
Alleluia, Alleluia, 
Sounds through the earth and skies.

O star of wonder, star of light, 
Star with royal beauty bright, 
Westward leading, still proceeding, 
Guide us to thy perfect light.