We Three Kings of Orient Are

We three kings of Orient are

Bearing gifts we traverse afar

Field and fountain, moor and mountain

Following yonder star

O Star of wonder, star of night

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 rein

O Star of wonder, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading, still proceeding

Guide us to Thy perfect light

Frankincense to offer have I

Incense owns a Deity nigh

Pray'r and praising, all men raising

Worship Him, God most high

O Star of wonder, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading, still proceeding

Guide us to Thy perfect light

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

Breathes of life of gathering gloom

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying

Sealed in the stone-cold tomb

O Star of wonder, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading, still proceeding

Guide us to Thy perfect light

Glorious now behold Him arise

King and God and Sacrifice

Alleluia, Alleluia

Earth to heav'n replies

O Star of wonder, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading, still proceeding

Guide us to Thy perfect light

The wise men followed the star to give their best gifts to the Christ child.  I guess this is part of the reason why we choose to exchange gifts at this time of year - in remembrance of the first gifts that were given on that first Christmas night.  Here are some of the gifts I have received because of my new job.  I received a jar of fudge (it had nuts so I gave it to Kathy), a wheat bag (to get rid of all my aches and pains), some lotion, and a book.  I am so blessed to have such a great job.  I really do enjoy working with and playing with the little kids.  I hope we can follow the "star" (or the Spirit) to the people in our lives that we need to help.

Instead of gold, frankincense and myrrh, however, I hope we can give love, patience, and understanding.