We Three Kings (PDF)
SATB acapella
Words and Music by John Henry Hopkins
New 3rd verse text by M Ryan Taylor
Arranged by M Ryan Taylor

This acapella arrangement of We Three Kings has some tight harmonies, but nothing that should overwhelm most choirs. The new third verse adds a personal dimension to the lyric, expounding on what we can give to our Savior today. M Ryan Taylor

The Text:
We three kings of orient are
bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Oer field and fountain moor and mountain,
following yonder star.
O Star of wonder, Star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to the perfect light!

Born a king on Bethlehems plain,
Gifts we bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.
O Star of wonder, Star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to the perfect light!

[New 3rd Verse]
Though I cannot be a king,
There are gifts I too can bring:
All my trying, love undying,
my humble offering.
O Star of wonder, Star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to the perfect light!