Parish Bulletin Article: "We Three Kings": 1-5-2020

“Epiphany = the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).”

As we continue to celebrate the season of Christmas, we are now able to worship for the “light” of Jesus Christ, the star, and his transformation from God changing to a God-Man.

One of my favorite hymns is “We Three Kings,” and the words are amazing. It not only offers beauty in the music but the depths of what the kings brought to our savior.  Here are the full lyrics, and take some time to soak in how these lyrics can help your image of these three gifts from these three Magi’s:

We three kings of Orient are; 

bearing gifts we traverse afar, 

field and fountain, moor and mountain, 

following yonder star. 

Refrain: 

O star of wonder, star of light, 

star with royal beauty bright, 

westward leading, still proceeding, 

guide us to thy perfect light. 

2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, 

gold I bring to crown him again, 

King forever, ceasing never, 

over us all to reign. [Refrain]

3 Frankincense to offer have I; 

incense owns a Deity nigh; 

prayer and praising, voices raising, 

worshiping God on high. [Refrain]

4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume 

breathes a life of gathering gloom; 

sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, 

sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Refrain]

5 Glorious now behold him arise; 

King and God and sacrifice: 

Alleluia, Alleluia, 

sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain]

God Bless and Merry Christmas!