We Three Kings
The London Fox Children's 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,
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Frankincense to offer have I.
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him, God most high.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Myrrh is mine: it's bitter perfume
Breaths a life of gathering gloom.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
O star of wonder, star of night,
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.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Earth to heavens replies.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light
The lyrics to "We Three Kings" by The London Fox Children's Choir depict the journey of the three wise men, or the three kings, from the East to visit the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem. The song beautifully describes their long and arduous journey, traversing different terrains like fields, mountains, and moors, all while following a guiding star in the sky.
The first verse introduces the three kings, emphasizing their status and the gifts they bear as they travel a great distance to find the new king. The second verse highlights the significance of the guiding star, symbolizing not only wonder and light but also royal beauty. It leads them westward, indicating their continued progress towards the perfect light, which refers to Jesus.
In the third verse, one of the wise men brings gold as a gift, signifying the recognition of Jesus as a king who will reign forever. The fourth verse mentions frankincense, a type of incense associated with worship and prayer, demonstrating the reverence and adoration the wise men have for Jesus, whom they recognize as a deity. Finally, in the last verse, myrrh is presented as a gift, alluding to the future sacrifice and death of Jesus, as myrrh was used in burial rituals.
The song concludes with a glorious exaltation. It proclaims Jesus as the king, the God, and the ultimate sacrifice, prompting the earth to respond with joyful alleluias.
Overall, "We Three Kings" beautifully encapsulates the story of the three wise men and their journey to pay homage to Jesus, emphasizing their recognition of his divine nature and eventual sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
We three kings of Orient are
We, the three kings from the East, have come
Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Carrying precious gifts, we have traveled a great distance.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Across fields, fountains, moors, and mountains,
Following yonder star.
We are following that shining star.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Oh star of amazement, star that brings light in the night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Star that shines with majestic and radiant beauty,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guiding us towards the west, continuously moving forward,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Lead us to your divine and flawless Light.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain,
Born as a king in the humble plains of Bethlehem,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
I bring gold to honor and acknowledge His kingship once more,
King forever, ceasing never
An eternal king, never ending in His reign
Over us all to reign.
Ruling over all of us.
Frankincense to offer have I.
I have frankincense to offer as a gift.
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Incense signifies the presence of a nearby deity.
Prayer and praising all men raising,
Through prayer and worship, lifting all people up,
Worship Him, God most high.
Giving reverence to Him, the highest God.
Myrrh is mine: it's bitter perfume
I have myrrh, with its bitter fragrance,
Breaths a life of gathering gloom.
Symbolizing a life filled with sorrow and darkness.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying,
Filled with sadness, sighs, bleeding, and eventual death,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
Closed within a cold and solid tomb.
Glorious now behold Him arise,
Now witness His magnificent rising,
King and God and Sacrifice.
As both king and God, offering Himself as a sacrifice.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praising with joy and celebration!
Earth to heavens replies.
The Earth responds to the heavens.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tim Mather, TRAD TRAD, TRAD
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