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We Three Kings

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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 might,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to the perfect light.

Vocabulary

bearing : carrying; bringing
traverse : travel
afar : from far away
moor : infertile, swampy land
yonder : over there
might : strength; power

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