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We Three Kings - Brass Ensemble
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Composer: Hopkins, John Henry Jr.
Arranger: Davis, Joshua
Ensemble: Large Brass Ensemble and Percussion
Duration: Approx. 2 1/2 mins
SKU: DE 0037
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We Three Kings
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.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. [Refrain]
Glorious now behold him arise;
King and God and sacrifice:
Alleluia, Alleluia,
sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain]
We Three Kings is a beloved Epiphany carol written by John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857. This recognisable Christmas favourite tells the story of the Magi's journey, with lyrics rich in theological meaning—gold symbolising kingship, frankincense divinity, and myrrh foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice. Hopkins, an Episcopal priest and composer, crafted both text and melody with narrative clarity and spiritual depth. First published in 1863, the carol remains a distinctive fixture in Christmas repertoires worldwide, celebrated for its rising refrain and enduring musical beauty.
As recorded on the 2025 album release from the Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble, "Frohe Weihnachten!"
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