Our Top 5 Favorite Versions of "We Three Kings"

"We Three Kings," also known as "The Quest of the Magi," is a Christmas carol that recounts the story of the three Magi, or Wise Men, who traveled to Bethlehem to visit the newborn Jesus. The song is often performed during the Christmas season and has become a popular part of the holiday repertoire.
The lyrics were written by John Henry Hopkins Jr., an American clergyman and hymnwriter, in 1857. Hopkins was serving as the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, at the time, and he composed the lyrics for a Christmas pageant that was held at the church. The pageant was titled "The Three Kings of Orient," and Hopkins wrote the lyrics specifically for the event.
The tune used for "We Three Kings" is also attributed to John Henry Hopkins Jr. The melody has a Middle Eastern flavor, which is fitting for a song about the journey of the Magi from the East to Bethlehem.
"We Three Kings" has since become a beloved Christmas carol and is often included in hymnals and performed in Christmas concerts and church services around the world. The song's enduring popularity is due in part to its evocative lyrics, which vividly describe the journey of the Magi and their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus.
Here are our top 5 favorite versions:
1. Kirk Franklin:
2. Hillsong Worship:
3. Tenth Avenue North featuring Britt Nicole:
4. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound:
5. Tommee Profitt featuring We the Kingdom:
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