1. The wise kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts they traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with loyal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
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Words Music by John H. Hopkins

2. Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold they bring to crown Him again,
The Wise Kings Of Orient Are
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain,
Gold they bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never
Over as all to reign.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with loyal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
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3. Frankincense to offer have they, Incense owns a Deity nigh;
The Wise Kings Of Orient Are
Frankincense to offer have they,
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with loyal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
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4. Myrrh is giv’n; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
The Wise Kings Of Orient Are
Myrrh is giv’n; its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with loyal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
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5. Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice;
The Wise Kings Of Orient Are
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.
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