Lyrics to the hymn, We Three Kings

Christmas lights on a mantle



Introduction

Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. 

The tree without lights



The Subject At Hand


Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, We Three Kings, by John H. Hopkins; he wrote it in 1857, and it is now a well-known, well-loved carol.

I'll leave some links down below if you don't know how the tune goes. (Hint: Kaleb Brasee;)

Here's some scripture associated with this hymn:

Matthew 2:1-2

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem saying, 'Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.'"

The tree with lights



The Lyrics

Verse 1 

We three kings of Orient are;

Bearing gifts we traverse afar,

Field and fountain, moor and mountain,

Following yonder star.

Refrain 

O, star of wonder, star of night,

Star with royal beauty bright,

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide us to thy perfect light.

Verse 2 

Born a King on Bethlehem's plain

Gold I bring to crown Him again,

King forever, ceasing never,

Over us all to reign.

(Refrain)

Verse 3 

Frankincense to offer have I;

Incense owns a Deity nigh;

Prayer and praising, voices raising,

Worshipping God on high.

(Refrain)

Verse 4

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

Breathes a life of gathering gloom; 

Sorr'wing, sighing, bleeding, dying,

Sealed in the stone cold tomb.

(Refrain)

Verse 5

Glorious now behold Him arise,

King and God and Sacrifice;

Alleluia, Alleluia,

Sounds through the Earth and skies.

(Refrain)

The fully decorated Christmas tree


Afterwards

Each gift from the wise men represented something about Jesus.

Gold told of how He was the King of the universe.

Frankincense is burned in temples; this was referring to how He was God.

Myrrh is an embalming herb; it represented Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

A manger scene


Outro

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Goodbye, and God bless. Merry Christmas!



                                               -Mother of Gooses


Kaleb Brasee: We Three Kings 


Links To Outside Sources

Kaleb Brasee:

Channel:

https://youtube.com/@kbrasee?si=ELCNAB922s1Ul9Z6

Hymn:

https://youtu.be/cSywBVSC9To?si=zjIy5hOXyflmFokj


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