We three kings of Orient are (1)
t. John H. Hopkins jr. (1820-1891)
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ed. Christoph Andersen
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1. We three
kings
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bear ing
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gifts we
tra verse
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far.
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Field
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fol
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yon
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O,
star
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star
of night,
star with roy
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beau ty
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bright.
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West ward
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lead
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ing,
still
pro ceed
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ing,
guide
us
to
thy
per
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fect
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.
Chorus: O, star of wonder, star of night, …
3. Frankincense to offer have I, incense owns a Deity nigh.
Prayer and praising all men raising, worship Him, God on high.
Chorus: O, star of wonder, star of night, …
4. Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume breaths a life of gathering gloom.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
Chorus: O, star of wonder, star of night, …
5. Glorious now behold Him a-rise, King and God and Sacrifice.
Alleluia, Alleluia! Sounds through the earth and skies.
Chorus: O, star of wonder, star of night, …
See also:
- We three kings of Orient are (2), three voices,
- We three kings of Orient are (3), four voices.
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