We Three Kings
Dolly Parton (Holiday) 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

Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light
Frankincense and moor have I, my gift of love and sacrifice

Prayer and praising all men raising worshiping God most high

Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading still proceeding guide us ti Thy perfect light
We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar,we three kings

Overall Meaning

The song "We Three Kings" begins with the proclamation of the three Kings of Orient, who are traveling to find the newborn King in Bethlehem. They have brought gifts with them as they travel over fields, fountains, moors, and mountains following the shining star in the sky. The first king offers gold, a symbol of royalty and power, to crown Jesus, recognizing him as a king. The second king has brought frankincense, a symbol of spirituality, and offers it as an act of love and sacrifice to the newborn King. The third king brings myrrh, a resin used for embalming the dead, but also symbolizes suffering and sorrow, foreshadowing the sacrifice that Jesus would make to redeem humanity.

The chorus of the song is a heartfelt plea asking the star, which is shining so brightly, to guide them to the perfect light, where they will find the newborn King. The song ends with a repetition of the initial verse, continuing the journey of the three kings who are bearing gifts as they traverse the distance to Bethlehem.

Overall, "We Three Kings" is a spiritual song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with reverence and admiration. It also hints at the symbolism of the gifts that were presented to Baby Jesus, which holds great significance in the Christian faith.

Line by Line Meaning

We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar
We, the three wise kings from the East, are carrying valuable presents as we trek on a long journey

Field and fountain moor and mountain following yonder star
We follow a shining star that leads us over vast fields, fountains, moors, and mountains

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, gold I bring to crown Him again
Jesus, who was born as a king on Bethlehem's plain, will receive my gift of gold as a symbol of my loyalty to him

King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign
Jesus will rule over all of us as an eternal king, and his reign will never end

Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright
The star that guides us is a wonder to behold and shines with a majestic beauty that illuminates the night sky

Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light
The star leads us westward as we continue on our journey, guiding us towards the true light of God

Frankincense and moor have I, my gift of love and sacrifice
I offer frankincense and myrrh as my gift to Jesus, as a symbol of my love and willingness to make sacrifices for him

Prayer and praising all men raising worshiping God most high
We offer prayers and worship to God, lifting up the name of the most high being above all men

Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright
The star remains a wondrous and beautiful sight, illuminating the dark night sky with its royal splendor

Westward leading still proceeding guide us to Thy perfect light
The star continues to lead us towards the perfect light of God, as we travel westward along our path

We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar,we three kings
As three wise kings from the East, we travel great distances with precious gifts in hand, united in our mission to honor the newborn king

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID T. CLYDESDALE, JOHN C. HOPKINS, JOHN C. JR. HOPKINS

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