[John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1857]
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We three kings of Orient are
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Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
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Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
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Following yonder star.
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Chorus:
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O star of wonder, star of night,
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Star with royal beauty bright,
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Westward leading, still proceeding,
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Guide us to thy perfect light.
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--- Instrumental ---
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Born a king on Bethlehem's plain,
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Gifts I bring to crown Him again,
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King forever, ceasing never
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Over us all to reign.
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Chorus:
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O star of wonder, star of night,
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Star with royal beauty bright,
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Westward leading, still proceeding,
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Guide us to thy perfect light.
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--- Instrumental ---
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Glorious now behold Him arise,
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King and God and Sacrifice.
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Alleluia, alleluia!
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Sounds through the earth and skies.
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Chorus:
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O star of wonder, star of night,
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Star with royal beauty bright,
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Westward leading, still proceeding,
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Star of wonder, star of night,
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Star with royal beauty bright,
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Westward leading, still proceeding
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Guide us to thy perfect light...
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We Three Kings of Orient Are
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