We Three Kings
Tommee Profitt & We The Kingdom Lyrics
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Bearing gifts, we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh
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 to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, voices raising
Worshiping God on high
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
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
Sounds through the earth and skies
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
Oh-oh-oh
Your perfect light (whoa)
Oh-oh-oh
The song "We Three Kings" by Tommee Profitt & We The Kingdom is a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of three wise men or magi who came from the East to visit the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, guided by a star. The first verse describes the journey of the three kings as they travel through various terrains and landscapes, in search of the newborn King. They carry precious gifts with them, such as gold, frankincense, and myrrh, which symbolize Jesus’ divinity, priesthood, and death, respectively. The star they follow illuminates their path and leads them to the Savior.
The second verse talks about the significance of Jesus’ birth in the town of Bethlehem. He is not an ordinary child, but a King who deserves to be crowned with gold and honored forever. The three kings acknowledge his sovereignty and rule over all mankind. The star that they see in the sky is not just a natural phenomenon, but a miraculous sign from God that points to the Messiah's birth. It inspires them to keep going until they reach the end of their journey and find the object of their desire.
The third verse describes the three gifts in more detail, explaining how each one reflects a different aspect of Jesus’ mission on earth. Frankincense represents the worship that Jesus receives from believers, as he is a High Priest who intercedes for them before God. Myrrh, on the other hand, is a spice used in embalming dead bodies, foreshadowing the death and burial of Jesus. The tone of the verse turns somber as it speaks of Jesus' eventual suffering and death, which is necessary for the salvation of humanity. The final chorus exalts Jesus as the King, God, and sacrifice who came to save the world from sin, and invites everyone to join in the heavenly choir who sings "Alleluia" to his name.
Line by Line Meaning
We three kings of Orient are
We, the triumvirate of royalty hailing from the East, have journeyed to this place.
Bearing gifts, we traverse afar
We are bringing gifts as we travel a great distance.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
We have journeyed through different terrains and landscapes.
Following yonder star
We are following a shining celestial body in the sky as a guide.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
The King we have come to worship was born on a plain in Bethlehem.
Gold I bring to crown Him again
I have brought gold to present as a symbolic crown for Him.
King forever, ceasing never
The King we worship will reign forever and never cease.
Over us all to reign
He will rule over everyone.
Star of wonder, star of night
The bright celestial object we have been following is a wonder to behold, shining at night.
Star with royal beauty bright
The star is beautiful and fits the grandeur of royalty.
Westward leading, still proceeding
The star guides us to the west, so we continue to follow it.
Guide us to Thy perfect light
We ask the star to guide us to the perfect light of our Lord.
Frankincense to offer have I
I have brought frankincense as an offering to Him.
Incense owns a Deity nigh
The fragrance of incense is commonly associated with divinity.
Prayer and praising, voices raising
We pray, give praise and lift our voices in reverence to God.
Worshiping God on high
We worship God who is high above all.
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
I have brought myrrh, whose scent is acrid and unpleasant.
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Myrrh symbolizes death, mourning and darkness.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
It is a sign of our Lord's future death, a path of sorrow, agony and death.
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
His body, once lifeless, was placed in a sealed and arid stone enclosure.
Glorious now behold Him arise
We now see Him in all His splendid magnificence.
King and God and sacrifice
He is King, God, and the ultimate sacrifice.
Alleluia, Alleluia
We repeat the word 'Alleluia' as a joyous expression of praise.
Sounds through the earth and skies
Our rejoicing resounds through the earth and into the skies.
Oh-oh-oh
Unknown, possibly an interjection.
Your perfect light (whoa)
We ask for the shining light of our Lord.
Oh-oh-oh
Unknown, possibly an interjection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John C. Jr. Hopkins
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Lyrics
We three kings of orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star
Oh...Oh
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown him again
King for ever, 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 to offer have I, incense owns a Deity nigh
Pray'r and praising, voices raising,
Worshiping God on high
Myrrh is mine
Its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
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
Hal-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia
Sounds through the Earth and Skies
Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
@tommeeprofitt
"We Three Kings" already has a minor feel to it, so it lent itself perfectly to get big and epic! My friends "We the Kingdom" was the PERFECT choice for this song... 1) because of their style and incredible vocals, but also 2) because the symmetrical play on their name next to the title makes me happy inside "We Three Kings feat. We the Kingdom" ... it was meant to be!!! Hope you guys enjoy this new imagination of this classic Christmas song! (Track 2 from my new album, "The Birth of a King") ALSO, just got a new fan number so you can text me personally and get updates! +1 (615)-808-8156 ... I'll definitely be responding to some when I can! Hope to hear from you!
@evanwatkins6902
We The Kingdom is so good in what they do! I'm so happy for you and the whole album is beautiful!
@kevinwatkins3856
@@evanwatkins6902 agree wholeheartedly!!...just listening for the 1st time on the advice of a friend.....and with a surname like yours, you must know what it’s like to be right....:-)....
@mysteriousstranger1537
I LOVED IT but it could have had some more back and forth between the guy and girl
@zackiejack
Would you make another album about pass over hymn? Like 'he could have called 10000 angels'? 🙏🏼
@powerbaummojo1335
your cool
@Angel-gd2sj
Tommee Profitt got me so excited for Christmas in October!!
@Angel-gd2sj
@Kitty unicorn short answer; fine😃
The long honest answer; Drowning in school work. Someone help me!!!
@blazesaviik5878
I've always loved this Christmas song. The first time I listened to this cover I teared up. There is so much power behind these voices mixed with the impactful words. Not many songs bring me to tears. This one almost does every time.
@zachtaylor8222
I was looking forward to this one the most. It was my favorite as a kid. Inwas worried that my expectations were set too high and I would be disappointed. You crushed this. This is a song worthy of a King.