Sure to become a Christmas favorite, this ardent, energetic account of the quest of the magi to worship the Christ Child incorporates the traditional French carol, March of the Kings, juxtaposed with the serene refrain from We Three King of Orient Are.
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Instrumental parts are available here. (2 tots, 2 tbns, tuba, timpani, snare drum)
An accompaniment CD is available here.
Three great kings who journeyed from afar,
Led on their journey by an eastern star
O hear of three great kings, all wise and learned men
Who bowed their knees to Christ at journey's end.
Gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh
The three kings brought as an homage to Messiah
Warned by dream of King Herod's scheme
The three great kings were guided safely home.
Three great kings who journeyed from afar,
Led on their journey by an eastern star
O hear of three great kings, who journeyed from afar
To worship Christ the Lord and Morning Star.
O, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Three great kings who journeyed from afar,
Led on their journey by an eastern star
O hear of three great kings, all wise and learned men
Who bowed their knees to Christ at journey's end.
Gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh
The three kings brought as an homage to Messiah
Warned by dream of King Herod's scheme
The three great kings were guided safely home.
Three great kings who journeyed from afar,
Led on their journey by an eastern star
O hear of three great kings, who journeyed from afar
To worship Christ the Lord and Morning Star.
O worship Christ the Lord and Morning Star!