We Three Kings

I've been reading about Epiphany (Jan 6), which in the Western Christian tradition commemmorates the wise men's visit to Jesus, which is symbolically the revelation of Jesus Christ to Gentiles. Apparently Epiphany is a multifaceted feast which can be celebrated in many ways, with different emphases. The idea of universal adoration of our great God is a stirring note in the Epiphany readings, though, so I thought I'd post the text of the hymn, "We Three Kings", which reflects this vibe.

We Three Kings (John H. Hopkins Jnr, 1857)

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 light,
Star with 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, voices raising,
Worshipping 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,
Sounds through the earth and skies.