We Three Kings tells of special visitors on the first Epiphany. Well… in actuality the Bible doesn’t say precisely how many wise men visited the Christ Child in the Bethlehem manger. But it does record that they brought three special gifts – gold, frankincense, and myrrh – so that seems to hint that there might have been three of them. The important thing is that they knew where to go and who to worship – the Lord of the universe, who loved us so much that He gave Himself to be our Savior.
We three kings of Orient are / bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain / following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night, star of royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.
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.
Sorrow, sighing, bleeding, dying / sealed in a stone-cold tomb.
Glorious now behold Him arise / King and God and Sacrifice.
Alleluia, alleluia! / Earth to heav’n replies.
Church Calendar: Christmas, Epiphany
Hymn Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT
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I was trying to locate the free download of We Three Kings. Thank you!
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Hi Lesley,
First, I notice that it’s been several days since you wrote, so I apologize for the slowness of my response.
Thank you for inquiring about the free download of “We Three Kings”. Unfortunately, it was a limited time offer in 2015.
However, if you’re looking for the easier version of the two, it’s in our second “Surprisingly Easy” Christmas Collection – and when you purchase a collection, it’s like getting one arrangement for free.
Thanks again for asking; we hope you’ll give us a try!
Larry :)…