We Three Kings
Daniel and Mackenzie DeWitt Lyrics


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

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown him again
King forever ceasing never
Over us all to reign

Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a deity nigh
Prayer and praising voices raising
Worship him God on high

Myrrh is mine it's bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb

Glorious now behold him arise
King and God and sacrifice




Alleluia Alleluia
Sounds through the earth and sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "We Three Kings" by Daniel and Mackenzie DeWitt are a contemporary adaptation of the traditional Christmas carol of the same name. The song depicts the journey of the three wise men or kings from the East who followed a star to find the baby Jesus. In the first verse, the kings announce their arrival and mention the gifts they are carrying as they travel across fields, fountains, moors, and mountains, guided by the shining star.


The second verse refers to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the gift of gold that one of the kings brings to crown him as a king. It emphasizes the eternal reign of Jesus as the king who will never cease. The third verse mentions the gift of frankincense, which symbolizes worship and devotion, indicating the recognition of Jesus as divine. The wise men express their prayers and praise to God on high.


The final verse brings a somber tone as one of the kings acknowledges the gift of myrrh, a bitter perfume associated with death and sacrifice. This foreshadows Jesus's ultimate sacrifice on the cross, with the mention of sorrow, sighing, bleeding, and dying. However, the final line brings a sense of hope and celebration as the kings proclaim the glory of Jesus, depicting him as the king, God, and sacrifice. The word "Alleluia" resounds through the earth and sky, signifying the joy and praise for the birth of Jesus.


Overall, the lyrics of "We Three Kings" tell the story of the wise men's journey to find Jesus, their recognition of his kingship and divinity, and the ultimate sacrifice he will make.


Line by Line Meaning

We three kings of orient are
We, the three kings from the East, are on a journey


Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Carrying gifts, we travel a great distance


Field and fountain moor and mountain
Through various landscapes of fields, fountains, moors, and mountains


Following yonder star
We are following that star in the distance


Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
There was a king born in the plain of Bethlehem


Gold I bring to crown him again
I bring gold to crown him once more


King forever ceasing never
A king who will reign eternally without ceasing


Over us all to reign
To rule over all of us


Frankincense to offer have I
I have frankincense to offer as a gift


Incense owns a deity nigh
The fragrance of incense is associated with a nearby deity


Prayer and praising voices raising
We raise our voices in prayer and praise


Worship him God on high
We worship God on high


Myrrh is mine it's bitter perfume
I possess myrrh, a bitter perfume


Breathes a life of gathering gloom
It represents a life filled with gathering sadness


Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Experiencing sorrow, sighing, bleeding, and dying


Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Placed in a tomb made of cold stone


Glorious now behold him arise
Now, witness his glorious rise


King and God and sacrifice
He is both a king, a god, and a sacrifice


Alleluia Alleluia
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord


Sounds through the earth and sky
The sound echoes throughout the earth and sky




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Chorney, John Hopkins Jr

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@Doggowoofenbark

Story: Woman who can't sleep discovers by camera that her kids sneak in her bed. End.

@Loveoldies50

Thank you! I hate things like this one!

@justthoughts8872

Thanks bye

@aa-ng4ot

😂

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@noeljr.7724

Hero

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@thomaskirby6706

Congratulations for holding the record for the most dragged out story I’ve ever read.

@joelove1987

Damn that's what I was thinking!! Jeez just cut to the moral of the story

@bboiwilliam2066

I’m a Christian so I’m supposed to be patient... but this is time I’ll NEVER get back. And how did she never know it was her kids? I doubt they magically walk back to their own bad before she wakes up everyday. Someone please put this video on somebody’s prayer list.

@thomaskirby6706

@Kendall White Guess I’m not the only one. Who’s the dummy now?

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