We three kings have come from afar. Bearing gifts, we follow your star.
Jesus, born to rule with justice, lead us to where you are.

REFRAIN

O, star of wonder, star of night, star that burns with beauty bright,
Lead us on, for we will follow, guide us through the dark of night.

[Melchior]

Born so poor, but soon to be king, for your crown, pure gold I bring.
Rule with justice, end all tyranny; and on earth let freedom ring.

REFRAIN

[Caspar]

Frankincense to Mary I bring, with a fragrance fit for a king.
God of glory, we will serve you; with hope and joy we sing.

REFRAIN

[Balthazar]

Myrrh I bring, its bitter perfume, warns us of a time of gloom.
When his dead and broken body lies in a cold, stone tomb.

REFRAIN

Glorious now, behold the child; son of Mary, meek and mild.
God now calls us all to follow him, to become reconciled.

REFRAIN

An American carol.
Words edited by Robert Traer.

Other carols in Carols for Our Time.

Ding Dong! Merrily on High
The Coventry Carol
The Friendly Beasts
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Patapan
What Child is This?
Unto Us a Child is Born
The Huron Carol
A Child is Born
Bring a Light, Jeannette, Isabella
Jesus Born in Bethlehem
In the Dark of Winter
Foom, Foom, Foom!
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Little Drummer Boy
Gabriel's Message
Hush, My Dear
Infant Holy
Savior of the Nations, Come

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