We Three Kings
Journey of Kings: A Musical Quest for Royal Light
Lyrics
We three kings of orient are
We are three kings from the East.
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
We are carrying gifts and traveling a long distance.
Field and fountain moor and mountain
Describing the varied landscape we are crossing – fields, fountains, moors, and mountains.
Following yonder star
We are following a star in the sky.
Oh Star of wonder star of night
Addressing the star as a symbol of wonder and brightness during the night.
Star of royal beauty bright
Describing the star as radiantly beautiful and associated with royalty.
Westward leading still proceeding
Continuing to travel westward, following the star, and progressing in our journey.
Guide us to thy perfect light
Asking the star to guide us to a perfect light.
Born a king on bethlehems plain
Referring to the birth of a king in Bethlehem.
Gold I bring to crown him again
Offering gold as a gift to crown the newborn king.
King forever ceasing
Declaring the king's eternal reign.
Never over us all to reign
Expressing that the king will never cease to reign over us.
Oh Star of wonder star of night
Reiterating the star as a symbol of wonder and brightness during the night.
Star of royal beauty bright
Reaffirming the star's royal beauty and brightness.
Westward leading still proceeding
Continuing the westward journey, still following the guiding star.
Guide us to thy perfect light hm hm
Requesting the star to guide us to a perfect light, with additional vocalizations.
Allelujah allelujah allelujah
Expressing joy and praise with the repeated word "Allelujah."
Oh oh Star of wonder star of night
Reiterating the description of the star's wonder, brightness, and royal beauty.
Star of royal beauty bright
Reaffirming the star's association with royal beauty and brightness.
Westward leading still proceeding
Continuing the westward journey, still following the guiding star.
Guide us to thy perfect light
Asking the star to guide us to a perfect light.
Guide us to thy perfect light
Repeating the request for guidance to the perfect light.
Guide us to thy perfect light hm
Concluding with a final vocalization expressing the desire for guidance to the perfect light.
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