We Three Kings of Orient Are
St. Finian's Caroling Choir Lyrics
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Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star:
O 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 for ever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign.
Incense owns a deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship him, God most high:
Myrrh is mine, its 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.
Heaven sings:, ‘Alleluia’;
‘Alleluia,’ the earth replies.
The song "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" is a popular Christmas carol that depicts the journey of the Three Wise Men or Magi (Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar) from the East to Bethlehem to present gifts to the newborn Jesus. The first verse begins with "We three kings of Orient are," which refers to the three men who were considered to be kings or wise men in their own lands. As they journeyed through different terrains, they followed a bright star in the sky that they believed would lead them to the Messiah. They trekked through fields, mountains, and fountains, all the while keeping their eyes on the star which they believed was a sign from God.
The chorus of the song highlights the magnificence of the bright star that guided them on their journey. They sing of the star's wonder, beauty, and the guidance it provided for them to reach their destination. The second verse describes the gifts that they carried with them to present to the newborn Savior. Melchior brings gold, which was a symbol of kingship and royalty, as Jesus was considered to be the King of the Jews. Caspar brings frankincense, which was a symbol of worship and deity, as Jesus was considered to be the Son of God. Balthazar brings myrrh, which was a spice used for embalming and symbolized death and sacrifice, foreshadowing Jesus's crucifixion and burial. The final verse speaks of the glorious moment the Wise Men arrive in Bethlehem, as they witness the newborn King of Kings in all His divine glory, and Heaven and Earth sing out in unison, "Alleluia" in praise of God.
Line by Line Meaning
We three kings of Orient are,
We are three rulers from the eastern regions.
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
We carry presents as we journey from a far-off place.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star:
We are traveling through fields and mountains following a bright star.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light
Oh beautiful and bright guiding star, lead us to the perfect light as we move forward westward.
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign.
A King was born on the plains of Bethlehem, and I bring gold to crown Him again. He will reign forever over all of us without end.
Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a deity nigh; Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship him, God most high:
I have frankincense to give as an offering, which is a divine symbol. Let us all pray and give praise to worship God most high.
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
I possess myrrh, a bitter fragrance that symbolizes impending death. The King will suffer, bleed, and one day be sealed in a cold tomb.
Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice. Heaven sings:, ‘Alleluia’; ‘Alleluia,’ the earth replies.
Behold the King who has gloriously risen, who is both God and sacrifice. Heaven sings praise with of Alleluia, and the earth responds with their own Alleluia.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN HENRY HOPKINS, PAUL MILLS, RICHARD CRAIG SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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