(The refrain in this piece varies subtly from verse to verse.)

Come, wise men all, and worship with gifts the Lord of history.
Be not afraid: come, fall to your knees before this mystery.

1. “Where may we find Him, the newborn King?
Hasting and searching, we look to bring
Gifts of wealth, gifts of love, gifts of mind—
We cannot rest until Him we find.”

Come, wise men all, and worship with gifts the Lord of history.
Be of good cheer: come, fall to your knees before this mystery.

2. Answer was given: “In Bethlehem
Blossoms the scion of Judah’s stem.
Go and search eagerly for this heir;
Once you have found him, I’ll soon be there.”

Come, wise men all, and worship with gifts the Lord of history.
Do not delay: come, fall to your knees before this mystery.

3. Leading their steps ran the starry guide,
And where it rested they went inside.
Joyously gazing upon the Son,
No doubts had they that He was the One.

Come, wise men all, and worship with gifts the Lord of history.
Come, full of joy, and fall to your knees before this mystery.

4. Piling their treasures before the Lord,
With kingly hearts knelt they and adored.
Offering frankincense, myrrh, and gold,
Three strangers entered the Shepherd’s fold.

Come, wise men all, and worship with gifts the Lord of history.
Rise from the Fall: come, fall to your knees before this mystery.