We Three Kings of Orient Are (Sacred Rendition)

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"We Three Kings", also known as "We Three Kings of Orient Are" or "The Quest of the Magi", is a Christmas carol written by Reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr., who wrote both the lyrics and the music as part of a Christmas pageant for the General Theological Seminary in New York City. It is suggested to have been written in 1857 but did not appear in print until his Carols, Hymns and Song in 1863. Hopkins composed the song in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he was a pastor at Christ Episcopal Church (which still stands at the corner of Fourth and Mulberry Streets).

Ensemble: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Period: 19th Century
Written: 1857; USA

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[mwwells72]

This is the most important Of all Christmas songs in my opinion. Tells of the Humanity of this new born baby, tells of his purpose on Earth, His Kingship and the reason for his birth into the Human race. We can never explain all of the things that happened for that baby to have been born, to have survived and the end of his time on earth. Some don't believe because they can not accept that which they can not understand. Merry Christmas.

[rosa13gon]

This is grand! Magnificent voices and talent, outstanding musicals and exquisite and inspiring art work, very moving crescendos, beautiful gift from Reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr. I'm delighfully inspired, thanks for uploading and sharing with us this beautiful piece of art......feel Rejoiced!

[Saboutanos]

Where can I find this version of the song for my Ipod?

[JeremyHill89]

@NormbrettaMod Those who believe they can explain the birth of Christ without ever knowing his glory and his deeds are blind, yes. People are free to believe whatever they want, but someone who does not believe and tries to explain it is ignorant and blind. I believe that is what MwWells72 was aiming for, for this is the truth.

[MandyJMaddison]

Thank you for the history of this Carol. It is one of the truly great carols to come out of the US, along with "O little town of Bethlehem" which the Brits always stuff up by singing to a jolly tune that makes it trite and lacking in mystery. Thankfully Ralph Vaughan Williams didn't set this to a different tune, as well.

[NormbrettaMod]

@mwwells72

yes, they just can't accept we're right can they? they're so blind. don't they know our beliefs are so much superior? . . . .really? the rest of what you said i agreed with though.

[jrlomy2k]

@TheChristianFairy We must be careful in associating with mythical/fantasy as Christians. They are inherently opposed to each other, as these things are pagan-based. It's like saying Christ and Satan can coexist within the same body. Christ produces miracles; the devil performs magic. God bless you and I hope you had a happy and holy Epiphany feast day.

[jrlomy2k]

@jrlomy2k The divine king, no doubt, richly repaid their generosity by favors of a much greater excellency, the spiritual gifts of his grace. It is with the like sentiments and affections of love, praise, gratitude, compunction, and humility, that we ought frequently, and particularly on this solemnity, to draw near, in spirit, to the infant Jesus; making him an affectionate tender of our hearts, but first cleansed by tears of sincere repentance.

[jrlomy2k]

@jrlomy2k But their far more acceptable presents were the holy sentiments and affections of their souls; their fervent charity, signified by gold; their devotion, figured by frankincense; and the unreserved sacrifice of themselves by mortification, represented by myrrh.

[jrlomy2k]

@TheCobalt100 The Magi, pursuant to the custom of the eastern nations, where the persons of great princes are not to be approached without presents, present to Jesus, as a token of homage, the richest produce their countries afforded, gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold, as an acknowledgement of his regal power: incense, as a confession of his Godhead: and myrrh, as a testimony that he was become man for the redemption of the world.

[holekyo]

magos may bow wherever they want. I do not wanan bow, and do not wanna see anyone bowed. it's stupid. that's all. magos, maggots, nits and voltures. whatever to me. and rain is raining. anybody understood what I said ?? neither do i. that's just me, even "higher beings" do not understand me :) lol

[time4action101]

... It must be said: Our Dear Lord, with your cooperation, created a modern day masterpiece. Our blessed Lord Jesus is smiling at you and also is Mary and Joseph.May the BEST of the New Year come to You and Yours.