We
Three Kings of Orient Are
A very popular song indeed. It tells of three Kings from
the Orient that came bearing gifts to baby Jesus. The Gifts were Frankincense,
Myrrh and Gold. Frankincense was used to consecrate the priests and as an
ingredient in the grain offering that was presented to the Lord. Myrrh was the
main ingredient in holy anointing oil; it was used as a perfume and embalming. Gold
was the symbol of kingship and wealth. It was a precious metal reserved for
royalty and those of high status.
Lyrics by John H. Hopkins, arranged by John H. Hopkins
“We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse
afar field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown
Him again, King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign.
Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, all men raising, worship Him, 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.
Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia! Peals through the earth and skies.
O star of wonder, star of night, star with loyal beauty
bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.
What does this song mean to you? Please leave a comment
as what you think of when you sing this song.
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