Three Kings From Persian Lands
SAB and SATB versions included (both with keyboard accompaniment). A wonderful Epiphany piece by Gustav Holst. Easy and effective.
In Bethlehem, that noble place,
of Virgin Mary, full of grace,
within a stable all forlorn,
the Saviour of the World is born.
Refrain: Be we merry in this feast,
In quo Salvator natus est [in which the Savior Christ is born].
Three Kings from Persian lands afar
Following the distant star:
And this the quest of travellers three,
Where the new-born king may be.
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The star shines out with steadfast ray,
The kings to Bethlehem make their way;
And there in worship they bend the knee,
Unto the child they'd come to see.
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The star of mercy, the star of grace,
Shall lead thy heart to its resting-place:
Gold, incense, myrrh thou cannot bring
So give thy heart unto the King.
Refrain