We Three Kings
Sufjan Stevens Lyrics


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We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we travel so far
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star

Oh, star of wonder, star of might


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
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Earth to heaven replies

Oh, star of wonder, star of might
Star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sufjan Stevens's song We Three Kings is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the three kings, or magi, who traveled from the East to visit the newborn Jesus. The magi were guided by a star, which they followed through field and fountain, moor and mountain, until they reached their destination. The song refers to the star as a "star of wonder, star of might, star with royal beauty bright," emphasizing its importance in guiding the magi to the Christ child.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light," which emphasizes the importance of the star as a guide and symbol of hope. The second verse of the song describes Jesus as "King and God and sacrifice," emphasizing his divinity and the significance of his birth.


Overall, the song is a celebration of the coming of Jesus and the significance of his birth. It emphasizes the role of the magi in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and the importance of the star as a guiding light.


Line by Line Meaning

We three kings of Orient are
We are three wise men who come from the East


Bearing gifts we travel so far
We have traveled a great distance to bring our gifts


Field and fountain, moor and mountain
We have traversed various types of terrain


Following yonder star
We are following the star in the distance


Oh, star of wonder, star of might
We see the star as a symbol of wonder and power


Star with royal beauty bright
The star is incredibly beautiful and stands out like royalty


Westward leading, still proceeding
The star is guiding us westward


Guide us to thy perfect light
We hope the star leads us to a perfect destination


Glorious now behold Him arise
We have arrived at our destination and see the glory of the one we seek


King and God and sacrifice
The one we seek is both a king and a god, and will be sacrificed for our sins


Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We rejoice and express praise to God for His gift to us


Earth to heaven replies
All of creation responds to our song of praise




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Written by: John C. Jr. Hopkins

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